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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,376.02, 132,966.73 and 62,427.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,376.02, 132,966.73 and 62,427.70 is: 86,129.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,376.02 : 132,966.73 = 62,427.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,376.02/132,966.73 = 62,427.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,376.02x = 132,966.73 × 62,427.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,376.02x = 8,300,807,130.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,300,807,130.42/96,376.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,129.38

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