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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,257.93, 132,782.62 and 55,967.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,257.93, 132,782.62 and 55,967.24 is: 77,203.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,257.93 : 132,782.62 = 55,967.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,257.93/132,782.62 = 55,967.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,257.93x = 132,782.62 × 55,967.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,257.93x = 7,431,476,481.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,431,476,481.53/96,257.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,203.78

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