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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,388.91, 133,016.68 and 53,947.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,388.91, 133,016.68 and 53,947.44 is: 74,447.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,388.91 : 133,016.68 = 53,947.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,388.91/133,016.68 = 53,947.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,388.91x = 133,016.68 × 53,947.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,388.91x = 7,175,909,804.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,175,909,804.84/96,388.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,447.46

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