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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,263.07, 132,789.70 and 55,972.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,263.07, 132,789.70 and 55,972.38 is: 77,210.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,263.07 : 132,789.70 = 55,972.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,263.07/132,789.70 = 55,972.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,263.07x = 132,789.70 × 55,972.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,263.07x = 7,432,555,548.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,432,555,548.49/96,263.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,210.87

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