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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,338.84, 131,586.72 and 55,059.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,338.84, 131,586.72 and 55,059.16 is: 75,992.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,338.84 : 131,586.72 = 55,059.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,338.84/131,586.72 = 55,059.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,338.84x = 131,586.72 × 55,059.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,338.84x = 7,245,054,270.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,245,054,270.36/95,338.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,992.68

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