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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,011.54, 96,615.72 and 38,182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,011.54, 96,615.72 and 38,182.14 is: 52,691.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,011.54 : 96,615.72 = 38,182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,011.54/96,615.72 = 38,182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,011.54x = 96,615.72 × 38,182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,011.54x = 3,688,994,947.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,994,947.24/70,011.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,691.24

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