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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,031.26, 132,503.36 and 55,187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,031.26, 132,503.36 and 55,187.52 is: 76,147.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,031.26 : 132,503.36 = 55,187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,031.26/132,503.36 = 55,187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,031.26x = 132,503.36 × 55,187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,031.26x = 7,312,531,830.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,312,531,830.07/96,031.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,147.41

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