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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,264.58, 132,791.76 and 55,973.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,264.58, 132,791.76 and 55,973.89 is: 77,212.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,264.58 : 132,791.76 = 55,973.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,264.58/132,791.76 = 55,973.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,264.58x = 132,791.76 × 55,973.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,264.58x = 7,432,871,367.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,432,871,367.15/96,264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,212.94

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