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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,579.24, 133,284.96 and 54,151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,579.24, 133,284.96 and 54,151.44 is: 74,732.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,579.24 : 133,284.96 = 54,151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,579.24/133,284.96 = 54,151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,579.24x = 133,284.96 × 54,151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,579.24x = 7,217,572,514.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,217,572,514.34/96,579.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,732.13

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