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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,022.59, 132,511.32 and 53,581.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,022.59, 132,511.32 and 53,581.25 is: 73,942.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,022.59 : 132,511.32 = 53,581.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,022.59/132,511.32 = 53,581.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,022.59x = 132,511.32 × 53,581.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,022.59x = 7,100,121,502.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,100,121,502.19/96,022.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,942.20

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