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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,046.32, 96,663.92 and 38,215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,046.32, 96,663.92 and 38,215.44 is: 52,737.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,046.32 : 96,663.92 = 38,215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,046.32/96,663.92 = 38,215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,046.32x = 96,663.92 × 38,215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,046.32x = 3,694,054,234.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,694,054,234.92/70,046.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,737.31

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