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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,332.63, 132,939.09 and 53,901.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,332.63, 132,939.09 and 53,901.18 is: 74,383.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,332.63 : 132,939.09 = 53,901.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,332.63/132,939.09 = 53,901.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,332.63x = 132,939.09 × 53,901.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,332.63x = 7,165,573,819.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,165,573,819.13/96,332.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,383.67

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