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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,048.59, 96,669.77 and 39,836.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,048.59, 96,669.77 and 39,836.67 is: 54,976.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,048.59 : 96,669.77 = 39,836.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,048.59/96,669.77 = 39,836.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,048.59x = 96,669.77 × 39,836.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,048.59x = 3,851,001,726.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,001,726.47/70,048.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,976.15

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