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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,275.79, 132,850.38 and 53,248.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,275.79, 132,850.38 and 53,248.45 is: 73,477.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,275.79 : 132,850.38 = 53,248.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,275.79/132,850.38 = 53,248.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,275.79x = 132,850.38 × 53,248.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,275.79x = 7,074,076,400.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,074,076,400.51/96,275.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,477.21

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