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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,327, 132,931.26 and 62,793

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,327, 132,931.26 and 62,793 is: 86,654.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,327 : 132,931.26 = 62,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,327/132,931.26 = 62,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,327x = 132,931.26 × 62,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,327x = 8,347,152,609.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,347,152,609.18/96,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,654.34

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