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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,322, 132,924.36 and 62,788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,322, 132,924.36 and 62,788 is: 86,647.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,322 : 132,924.36 = 62,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,322/132,924.36 = 62,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,322x = 132,924.36 × 62,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,322x = 8,346,054,715.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,346,054,715.68/96,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,647.44

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