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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,006.69, 96,611.57 and 38,177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,006.69, 96,611.57 and 38,177.34 is: 52,686.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,006.69 : 96,611.57 = 38,177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,006.69/96,611.57 = 38,177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,006.69x = 96,611.57 × 38,177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,006.69x = 3,688,372,755.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,372,755.82/70,006.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,686.00

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