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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,276.73, 131,472.39 and 55,003.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,276.73, 131,472.39 and 55,003.50 is: 75,899.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,276.73 : 131,472.39 = 55,003.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,276.73/131,472.39 = 55,003.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,276.73x = 131,472.39 × 55,003.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,276.73x = 7,231,441,603.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,231,441,603.37/95,276.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,899.35

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