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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,975.95, 133,828.44 and 53,958.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,975.95, 133,828.44 and 53,958.87 is: 74,464.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,975.95 : 133,828.44 = 53,958.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,975.95/133,828.44 = 53,958.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,975.95x = 133,828.44 × 53,958.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,975.95x = 7,221,231,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,221,231,193.92/96,975.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,464.15

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