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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,376.59, 132,995.32 and 53,357.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,376.59, 132,995.32 and 53,357.69 is: 73,631.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,376.59 : 132,995.32 = 53,357.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,376.59/132,995.32 = 53,357.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,376.59x = 132,995.32 × 53,357.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,376.59x = 7,096,323,255.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,096,323,255.10/96,376.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,631.19

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