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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,601.28, 134,689.92 and 52,889.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,601.28, 134,689.92 and 52,889.28 is: 72,987.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,601.28 : 134,689.92 = 52,889.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,601.28/134,689.92 = 52,889.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,601.28x = 134,689.92 × 52,889.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,601.28x = 7,123,652,892.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,123,652,892.06/97,601.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,987.29

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