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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,309.52, 132,904.58 and 53,287.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,309.52, 132,904.58 and 53,287.89 is: 73,535.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,309.52 : 132,904.58 = 53,287.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,309.52/132,904.58 = 53,287.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,309.52x = 132,904.58 × 53,287.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,309.52x = 7,082,204,248.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,082,204,248.94/96,309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,535.87

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