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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,017.95, 132,512.22 and 53,005.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,017.95, 132,512.22 and 53,005.87 is: 73,152.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,017.95 : 132,512.22 = 53,005.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,017.95/132,512.22 = 53,005.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,017.95x = 132,512.22 × 53,005.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,017.95x = 7,023,925,506.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,023,925,506.73/96,017.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,152.21

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