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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,275.92, 132,866.90 and 53,834.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,275.92, 132,866.90 and 53,834.44 is: 74,294.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,275.92 : 132,866.90 = 53,834.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,275.92/132,866.90 = 53,834.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,275.92x = 132,866.90 × 53,834.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,275.92x = 7,152,815,156.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,152,815,156.04/96,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,294.96

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