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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,033.79, 96,647.33 and 38,203.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,033.79, 96,647.33 and 38,203.36 is: 52,721.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,033.79 : 96,647.33 = 38,203.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,033.79/96,647.33 = 38,203.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,033.79x = 96,647.33 × 38,203.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,033.79x = 3,692,252,594.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,692,252,594.92/70,033.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,721.01

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