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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,729.58, 133,493.43 and 53,711.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,729.58, 133,493.43 and 53,711.29 is: 74,125.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,729.58 : 133,493.43 = 53,711.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,729.58/133,493.43 = 53,711.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,729.58x = 133,493.43 × 53,711.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,729.58x = 7,170,104,331.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,170,104,331.82/96,729.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,125.25

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