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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,011.97, 132,475.31 and 55,702.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,011.97, 132,475.31 and 55,702.37 is: 76,856.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,011.97 : 132,475.31 = 55,702.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,011.97/132,475.31 = 55,702.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,011.97x = 132,475.31 × 55,702.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,011.97x = 7,379,188,454.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,379,188,454.97/96,011.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,856.96

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