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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,034.76, 96,660.50 and 41,742.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,034.76, 96,660.50 and 41,742.24 is: 57,611.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,034.76 : 96,660.50 = 41,742.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,034.76/96,660.50 = 41,742.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,034.76x = 96,660.50 × 41,742.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,034.76x = 4,034,825,789.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034,825,789.52/70,034.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,611.76

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