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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,599, 134,686.62 and 52,887

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,599, 134,686.62 and 52,887 is: 72,984.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,599 : 134,686.62 = 52,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,599/134,686.62 = 52,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,599x = 134,686.62 × 52,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,599x = 7,123,171,271.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,123,171,271.94/97,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,984.06

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