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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,055.36, 132,626.64 and 62,083.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,055.36, 132,626.64 and 62,083.96 is: 85,721.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,055.36 : 132,626.64 = 62,083.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,055.36/132,626.64 = 62,083.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,055.36x = 132,626.64 × 62,083.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,055.36x = 8,233,987,012.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,233,987,012.69/96,055.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,721.27

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