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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,046.64, 143,971.44 and 36,866.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,046.64, 143,971.44 and 36,866.36 is: 55,261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,046.64 : 143,971.44 = 36,866.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,046.64/143,971.44 = 36,866.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,046.64x = 143,971.44 × 36,866.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,046.64x = 5,307,702,936.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,307,702,936.76/96,046.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,261.72

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