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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,573.74, 133,269.35 and 53,553.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,573.74, 133,269.35 and 53,553.42 is: 73,902.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,573.74 : 133,269.35 = 53,553.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,573.74/133,269.35 = 53,553.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,573.74x = 133,269.35 × 53,553.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,573.74x = 7,137,029,205.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,137,029,205.91/96,573.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,902.38

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