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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,535.08, 133,205.58 and 54,094.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,535.08, 133,205.58 and 54,094.32 is: 74,642.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,535.08 : 133,205.58 = 54,094.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,535.08/133,205.58 = 54,094.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,535.08x = 133,205.58 × 54,094.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,535.08x = 7,205,665,270.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,205,665,270.31/96,535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,642.97

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