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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,043.65, 132,540.56 and 55,759.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,043.65, 132,540.56 and 55,759.11 is: 76,947.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,043.65 : 132,540.56 = 55,759.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,043.65/132,540.56 = 55,759.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,043.65x = 132,540.56 × 55,759.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,043.65x = 7,390,343,664.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,390,343,664.50/96,043.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,947.76

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