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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,317.46, 132,906.69 and 53,291.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,317.46, 132,906.69 and 53,291.25 is: 73,535.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,317.46 : 132,906.69 = 53,291.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,317.46/132,906.69 = 53,291.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,317.46x = 132,906.69 × 53,291.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,317.46x = 7,082,763,643.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,082,763,643.46/96,317.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,535.61

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