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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,969.84, 133,895.88 and 62,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,969.84, 133,895.88 and 62,995.20 is: 86,983.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,969.84 : 133,895.88 = 62,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,969.84/133,895.88 = 62,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,969.84x = 133,895.88 × 62,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,969.84x = 8,434,797,739.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,434,797,739.78/96,969.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,983.72

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