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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,049.64, 143,975.94 and 36,869.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,049.64, 143,975.94 and 36,869.36 is: 55,266.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,049.64 : 143,975.94 = 36,869.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,049.64/143,975.94 = 36,869.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,049.64x = 143,975.94 × 36,869.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,049.64x = 5,308,300,763.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,308,300,763.20/96,049.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,266.22

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