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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,049.28, 96,703.68 and 54,097.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,049.28, 96,703.68 and 54,097.92 is: 74,682.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,049.28 : 96,703.68 = 54,097.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,049.28/96,703.68 = 54,097.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,049.28x = 96,703.68 × 54,097.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,049.28x = 5,231,467,944.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,231,467,944.35/70,049.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,682.68

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