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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,055.83, 132,549.66 and 55,763.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,055.83, 132,549.66 and 55,763.06 is: 76,948.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,055.83 : 132,549.66 = 55,763.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,055.83/132,549.66 = 55,763.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,055.83x = 132,549.66 × 55,763.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,055.83x = 7,391,373,980.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,391,373,980.81/96,055.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,948.73

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