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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,362.56, 131,569.92 and 55,071

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,362.56, 131,569.92 and 55,071 is: 75,980.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,362.56 : 131,569.92 = 55,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,362.56/131,569.92 = 55,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,362.56x = 131,569.92 × 55,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,362.56x = 7,245,687,064.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,245,687,064.32/95,362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,980.42

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