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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,007.33, 132,487.62 and 52,986.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,007.33, 132,487.62 and 52,986.25 is: 73,119.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,007.33 : 132,487.62 = 52,986.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,007.33/132,487.62 = 52,986.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,007.33x = 132,487.62 × 52,986.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,007.33x = 7,020,022,569.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,020,022,569.21/96,007.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,119.66

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