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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,926, 132,394.26 and 55,652.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,926, 132,394.26 and 55,652.32 is: 76,809.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,926 : 132,394.26 = 55,652.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,926/132,394.26 = 55,652.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,926x = 132,394.26 × 55,652.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,926x = 7,368,047,723.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,368,047,723.68/95,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,809.70

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