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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,272.96, 132,801 and 58,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,272.96, 132,801 and 58,006.40 is: 80,015.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,272.96 : 132,801 = 58,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,272.96/132,801 = 58,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,272.96x = 132,801 × 58,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,272.96x = 7,703,307,926.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,703,307,926.40/96,272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,015.28

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