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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,991.95, 139,406.06 and 36,871.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,991.95, 139,406.06 and 36,871.44 is: 55,274.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,991.95 : 139,406.06 = 36,871.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,991.95/139,406.06 = 36,871.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,991.95x = 139,406.06 × 36,871.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,991.95x = 5,140,101,992.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,140,101,992.57/92,991.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,274.70

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