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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,050.62, 96,667.92 and 38,219.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,050.62, 96,667.92 and 38,219.50 is: 52,741.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,050.62 : 96,667.92 = 38,219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,050.62/96,667.92 = 38,219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,050.62x = 96,667.92 × 38,219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,050.62x = 3,694,599,568.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,694,599,568.44/70,050.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,741.85

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