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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,292.62, 132,881.31 and 53,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,292.62, 132,881.31 and 53,271 is: 73,512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,292.62 : 132,881.31 = 53,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,292.62/132,881.31 = 53,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,292.62x = 132,881.31 × 53,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,292.62x = 7,078,720,265.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,078,720,265.01/96,292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,512.59

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