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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,565.91, 133,265.20 and 53,542.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,565.91, 133,265.20 and 53,542.65 is: 73,891.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,565.91 : 133,265.20 = 53,542.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,565.91/133,265.20 = 53,542.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,565.91x = 133,265.20 × 53,542.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,565.91x = 7,135,372,427.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,135,372,427.06/96,565.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,891.22

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