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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,031.97, 132,508.27 and 53,590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,031.97, 132,508.27 and 53,590.40 is: 73,945.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,031.97 : 132,508.27 = 53,590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,031.97/132,508.27 = 53,590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,031.97x = 132,508.27 × 53,590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,031.97x = 7,101,171,192.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,101,171,192.61/96,031.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,945.91

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