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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,007.68, 132,490.98 and 53,568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,007.68, 132,490.98 and 53,568 is: 73,924.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,007.68 : 132,490.98 = 53,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,007.68/132,490.98 = 53,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,007.68x = 132,490.98 × 53,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,007.68x = 7,097,276,816.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,097,276,816.64/96,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,924.05

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