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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,296.76, 132,893.16 and 53,855.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,296.76, 132,893.16 and 53,855.16 is: 74,322.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,296.76 : 132,893.16 = 53,855.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,296.76/132,893.16 = 53,855.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,296.76x = 132,893.16 × 53,855.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,296.76x = 7,156,982,394.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,156,982,394.71/96,296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,322.15

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