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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,477.53, 134,503.77 and 55,035.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,477.53, 134,503.77 and 55,035.15 is: 75,939.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,477.53 : 134,503.77 = 55,035.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,477.53/134,503.77 = 55,035.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,477.53x = 134,503.77 × 55,035.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,477.53x = 7,402,435,157.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,402,435,157.52/97,477.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,939.91

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