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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,059.59, 96,707.16 and 41,379.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,059.59, 96,707.16 and 41,379.36 is: 57,118.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,059.59 : 96,707.16 = 41,379.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,059.59/96,707.16 = 41,379.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,059.59x = 96,707.16 × 41,379.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,059.59x = 4,001,680,388.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,001,680,388.22/70,059.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,118.24

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