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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,573.74, 133,265.05 and 53,555.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,573.74, 133,265.05 and 53,555.45 is: 73,902.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,573.74 : 133,265.05 = 53,555.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,573.74/133,265.05 = 53,555.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,573.74x = 133,265.05 × 53,555.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,573.74x = 7,137,068,921.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,137,068,921.81/96,573.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,902.79

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