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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,414.97, 133,036.82 and 60,579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,414.97, 133,036.82 and 60,579.60 is: 83,589.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,414.97 : 133,036.82 = 60,579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,414.97/133,036.82 = 60,579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,414.97x = 133,036.82 × 60,579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,414.97x = 8,059,317,340.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,059,317,340.87/96,414.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,589.90

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