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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,341.76, 132,557.12 and 55,053.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,341.76, 132,557.12 and 55,053.44 is: 82,607.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,341.76 : 132,557.12 = 55,053.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,341.76/132,557.12 = 55,053.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,341.76x = 132,557.12 × 55,053.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,341.76x = 7,297,725,452.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,297,725,452.49/88,341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,607.88

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