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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,285.58, 132,926.34 and 58,051.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,285.58, 132,926.34 and 58,051.96 is: 80,143.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,285.58 : 132,926.34 = 58,051.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,285.58/132,926.34 = 58,051.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,285.58x = 132,926.34 × 58,051.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,285.58x = 7,716,634,572.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,716,634,572.63/96,285.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,143.20

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