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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,047.62, 132,422.50 and 78,756.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,047.62, 132,422.50 and 78,756.28 is: 108,582.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,047.62 : 132,422.50 = 78,756.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,047.62/132,422.50 = 78,756.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,047.62x = 132,422.50 × 78,756.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,047.62x = 10,429,103,488.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,429,103,488.30/96,047.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,582.63

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