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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,665, 133,397.70 and 58,947.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,665, 133,397.70 and 58,947.08 is: 81,346.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,665 : 133,397.70 = 58,947.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,665/133,397.70 = 58,947.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,665x = 133,397.70 × 58,947.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,665x = 7,863,404,893.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,863,404,893.72/96,665
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,346.97

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