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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,011.72, 132,474.96 and 55,702.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,011.72, 132,474.96 and 55,702.12 is: 76,856.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,011.72 : 132,474.96 = 55,702.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,011.72/132,474.96 = 55,702.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,011.72x = 132,474.96 × 55,702.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,011.72x = 7,379,136,118.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,379,136,118.92/96,011.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,856.62

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