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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,026.98, 132,517.24 and 53,006.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,026.98, 132,517.24 and 53,006.48 is: 73,148.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,026.98 : 132,517.24 = 53,006.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,026.98/132,517.24 = 53,006.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,026.98x = 132,517.24 × 53,006.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,026.98x = 7,024,272,431.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,024,272,431.72/96,026.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,148.95

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