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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,265.52, 144,422.88 and 37,085.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,265.52, 144,422.88 and 37,085.32 is: 55,637.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,265.52 : 144,422.88 = 37,085.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,265.52/144,422.88 = 37,085.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,265.52x = 144,422.88 × 37,085.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,265.52x = 5,355,968,720.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,355,968,720.12/96,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,637.46

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