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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,336.06, 132,989.22 and 72,471.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,336.06, 132,989.22 and 72,471.84 is: 100,045.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,336.06 : 132,989.22 = 72,471.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,336.06/132,989.22 = 72,471.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,336.06x = 132,989.22 × 72,471.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,336.06x = 9,637,973,473.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,637,973,473.56/96,336.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,045.34

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