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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,311.58, 132,907.43 and 53,289.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,311.58, 132,907.43 and 53,289.96 is: 73,538.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,311.58 : 132,907.43 = 53,289.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,311.58/132,907.43 = 53,289.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,311.58x = 132,907.43 × 53,289.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,311.58x = 7,082,631,361.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,082,631,361.95/96,311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,538.73

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