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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,026.69, 96,639.18 and 38,197.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,026.69, 96,639.18 and 38,197.35 is: 52,713.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,026.69 : 96,639.18 = 38,197.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,026.69/96,639.18 = 38,197.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,026.69x = 96,639.18 × 38,197.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,026.69x = 3,691,360,582.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,691,360,582.17/70,026.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,713.62

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