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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,226.63, 132,796.80 and 53,785.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,226.63, 132,796.80 and 53,785.13 is: 74,225.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,226.63 : 132,796.80 = 53,785.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,226.63/132,796.80 = 53,785.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,226.63x = 132,796.80 × 53,785.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,226.63x = 7,142,492,487.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,142,492,487.60/96,226.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,225.74

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