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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,035.58, 132,536.44 and 53,023.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,035.58, 132,536.44 and 53,023.36 is: 73,176.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,035.58 : 132,536.44 = 53,023.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,035.58/132,536.44 = 53,023.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,035.58x = 132,536.44 × 53,023.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,035.58x = 7,027,527,238.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,027,527,238.68/96,035.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,176.29

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