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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,339.79, 131,575.14 and 55,055.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,339.79, 131,575.14 and 55,055.25 is: 75,979.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,339.79 : 131,575.14 = 55,055.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,339.79/131,575.14 = 55,055.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,339.79x = 131,575.14 × 55,055.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,339.79x = 7,243,902,226.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,243,902,226.49/95,339.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,979.84

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