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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,005.50, 96,615.89 and 44,201.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,005.50, 96,615.89 and 44,201.53 is: 61,003.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,005.50 : 96,615.89 = 44,201.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,005.50/96,615.89 = 44,201.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,005.50x = 96,615.89 × 44,201.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,005.50x = 4,270,570,225.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,270,570,225.83/70,005.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,003.35

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