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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,361.93, 132,954.24 and 55,516.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,361.93, 132,954.24 and 55,516.06 is: 76,597.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,361.93 : 132,954.24 = 55,516.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,361.93/132,954.24 = 55,516.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,361.93x = 132,954.24 × 55,516.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,361.93x = 7,381,095,565.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,381,095,565.09/96,361.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,597.63

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