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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,462.55, 133,115.88 and 52,854.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,462.55, 133,115.88 and 52,854.81 is: 72,938.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,462.55 : 133,115.88 = 52,854.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,462.55/133,115.88 = 52,854.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,462.55x = 133,115.88 × 52,854.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,462.55x = 7,035,814,545.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,035,814,545.38/96,462.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,938.30

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