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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,368.89, 132,986.96 and 52,761.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,368.89, 132,986.96 and 52,761.35 is: 72,809.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,368.89 : 132,986.96 = 52,761.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,368.89/132,986.96 = 52,761.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,368.89x = 132,986.96 × 52,761.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,368.89x = 7,016,571,542.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,016,571,542.00/96,368.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,809.51

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