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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,427.69, 133,026.01 and 62,447.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,427.69, 133,026.01 and 62,447.13 is: 86,148.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,427.69 : 133,026.01 = 62,447.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,427.69/133,026.01 = 62,447.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,427.69x = 133,026.01 × 62,447.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,427.69x = 8,307,092,539.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,307,092,539.85/96,427.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,148.41

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