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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,361.65, 132,977.93 and 53,920.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,361.65, 132,977.93 and 53,920.53 is: 74,409.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,361.65 : 132,977.93 = 53,920.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,361.65/132,977.93 = 53,920.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,361.65x = 132,977.93 × 53,920.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,361.65x = 7,170,240,194.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,170,240,194.30/96,361.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,409.69

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