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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,031.72, 132,523.88 and 53,590.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,031.72, 132,523.88 and 53,590.24 is: 73,954.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,031.72 : 132,523.88 = 53,590.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,031.72/132,523.88 = 53,590.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,031.72x = 132,523.88 × 53,590.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,031.72x = 7,101,986,534.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,101,986,534.93/96,031.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,954.59

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