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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,169.38, 132,691.01 and 55,859.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,169.38, 132,691.01 and 55,859.19 is: 77,072.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,169.38 : 132,691.01 = 55,859.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,169.38/132,691.01 = 55,859.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,169.38x = 132,691.01 × 55,859.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,169.38x = 7,412,012,059.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,412,012,059.59/96,169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,072.47

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