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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,001.10, 143,996.26 and 29,441.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,001.10, 143,996.26 and 29,441.04 is: 44,159.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,001.10 : 143,996.26 = 29,441.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,001.10/143,996.26 = 29,441.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,001.10x = 143,996.26 × 29,441.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,001.10x = 4,239,400,224.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,239,400,224.29/96,001.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,159.91

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