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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,049.72, 132,560.58 and 55,754.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,049.72, 132,560.58 and 55,754.83 is: 76,948.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,049.72 : 132,560.58 = 55,754.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,049.72/132,560.58 = 55,754.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,049.72x = 132,560.58 × 55,754.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,049.72x = 7,390,892,602.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,390,892,602.60/96,049.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,948.61

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