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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,989.70, 133,814.58 and 58,737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,989.70, 133,814.58 and 58,737 is: 81,038.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,989.70 : 133,814.58 = 58,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,989.70/133,814.58 = 58,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,989.70x = 133,814.58 × 58,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,989.70x = 7,859,866,985.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,859,866,985.46/96,989.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,038.16

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