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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,039.83, 132,537.08 and 53,019.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,039.83, 132,537.08 and 53,019.21 is: 73,167.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,039.83 : 132,537.08 = 53,019.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,039.83/132,537.08 = 53,019.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,039.83x = 132,537.08 × 53,019.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,039.83x = 7,027,011,012.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,027,011,012.21/96,039.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,167.68

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