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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,753.12, 145,092.40 and 37,581

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,753.12, 145,092.40 and 37,581 is: 56,357.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,753.12 : 145,092.40 = 37,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,753.12/145,092.40 = 37,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,753.12x = 145,092.40 × 37,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,753.12x = 5,452,717,484.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,452,717,484.40/96,753.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,357.02

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