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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,247.84, 132,826.16 and 53,806.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,247.84, 132,826.16 and 53,806.36 is: 74,255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,247.84 : 132,826.16 = 53,806.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,247.84/132,826.16 = 53,806.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,247.84x = 132,826.16 × 53,806.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,247.84x = 7,146,892,182.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,146,892,182.38/96,247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,255.09

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