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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,036.68, 96,651 and 38,205.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,036.68, 96,651 and 38,205.72 is: 52,724.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,036.68 : 96,651 = 38,205.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,036.68/96,651 = 38,205.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,036.68x = 96,651 × 38,205.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,036.68x = 3,692,621,043.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,692,621,043.72/70,036.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,724.10

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