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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,235.48, 132,802.62 and 53,799

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,235.48, 132,802.62 and 53,799 is: 74,241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,235.48 : 132,802.62 = 53,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,235.48/132,802.62 = 53,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,235.48x = 132,802.62 × 53,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,235.48x = 7,144,648,153.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,144,648,153.38/96,235.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,241.31

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