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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,316.46, 132,926.74 and 55,482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,316.46, 132,926.74 and 55,482 is: 76,570.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,316.46 : 132,926.74 = 55,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,316.46/132,926.74 = 55,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,316.46x = 132,926.74 × 55,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,316.46x = 7,375,041,388.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,375,041,388.68/96,316.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,570.93

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