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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,627, 133,346.64 and 58,381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,627, 133,346.64 and 58,381.24 is: 80,566.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,627 : 133,346.64 = 58,381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,627/133,346.64 = 58,381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,627x = 133,346.64 × 58,381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,627x = 7,784,942,193.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,784,942,193.03/96,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,566.94

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