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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,463.55, 133,117.26 and 52,855.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,463.55, 133,117.26 and 52,855.81 is: 72,939.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,463.55 : 133,117.26 = 52,855.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,463.55/133,117.26 = 52,855.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,463.55x = 133,117.26 × 52,855.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,463.55x = 7,036,020,602.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,036,020,602.28/96,463.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,939.68

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