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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,063.38, 132,595.62 and 55,795.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,063.38, 132,595.62 and 55,795.24 is: 77,013.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,063.38 : 132,595.62 = 55,795.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,063.38/132,595.62 = 55,795.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,063.38x = 132,595.62 × 55,795.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,063.38x = 7,398,204,397.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,398,204,397.36/96,063.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,013.78

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