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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,323, 132,925.74 and 62,789

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,323, 132,925.74 and 62,789 is: 86,648.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,323 : 132,925.74 = 62,789 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,323/132,925.74 = 62,789/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,323x = 132,925.74 × 62,789
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,323x = 8,346,274,288.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,346,274,288.86/96,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,648.82

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