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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,336.79, 131,571 and 55,052.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,336.79, 131,571 and 55,052.25 is: 75,975.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,336.79 : 131,571 = 55,052.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,336.79/131,571 = 55,052.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,336.79x = 131,571 × 55,052.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,336.79x = 7,243,279,584.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,243,279,584.75/95,336.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,975.70

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