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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,051.59, 132,538.97 and 53,611.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,051.59, 132,538.97 and 53,611.91 is: 73,977.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,051.59 : 132,538.97 = 53,611.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,051.59/132,538.97 = 53,611.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,051.59x = 132,538.97 × 53,611.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,051.59x = 7,105,666,997.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,105,666,997.92/96,051.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,977.61

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