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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,021.83, 132,510.14 and 53,001.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,021.83, 132,510.14 and 53,001.33 is: 73,141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,021.83 : 132,510.14 = 53,001.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,021.83/132,510.14 = 53,001.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,021.83x = 132,510.14 × 53,001.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,021.83x = 7,023,213,890.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,023,213,890.39/96,021.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,141.85

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