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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,451.83, 133,059.09 and 62,471.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,451.83, 133,059.09 and 62,471.61 is: 86,182.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,451.83 : 133,059.09 = 62,471.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,451.83/133,059.09 = 62,471.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,451.83x = 133,059.09 × 62,471.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,451.83x = 8,312,415,577.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,312,415,577.43/96,451.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,182.04

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