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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,327.68, 132,926.09 and 52,711.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,327.68, 132,926.09 and 52,711.39 is: 72,738.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,327.68 : 132,926.09 = 52,711.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,327.68/132,926.09 = 52,711.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,327.68x = 132,926.09 × 52,711.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,327.68x = 7,006,718,375.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,006,718,375.29/96,327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,738.37

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