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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,041.13, 132,531.40 and 53,602.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,041.13, 132,531.40 and 53,602.40 is: 73,968.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,041.13 : 132,531.40 = 53,602.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,041.13/132,531.40 = 53,602.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,041.13x = 132,531.40 × 53,602.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,041.13x = 7,104,001,115.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,104,001,115.36/96,041.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,968.32

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