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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,275.13, 132,862.71 and 53,833.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,275.13, 132,862.71 and 53,833.55 is: 74,291.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,275.13 : 132,862.71 = 53,833.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,275.13/132,862.71 = 53,833.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,275.13x = 132,862.71 × 53,833.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,275.13x = 7,152,471,072.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,152,471,072.75/96,275.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,291.99

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