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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,057, 132,545.44 and 55,764.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,057, 132,545.44 and 55,764.36 is: 76,947.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,057 : 132,545.44 = 55,764.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,057/132,545.44 = 55,764.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,057x = 132,545.44 × 55,764.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,057x = 7,391,311,632.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,391,311,632.52/96,057
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,947.14

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