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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,041.73, 132,573.92 and 72,237.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,041.73, 132,573.92 and 72,237.15 is: 99,714.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,041.73 : 132,573.92 = 72,237.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,041.73/132,573.92 = 72,237.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,041.73x = 132,573.92 × 72,237.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,041.73x = 9,576,761,783.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,576,761,783.94/96,041.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,714.59

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