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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,063.02, 96,686.97 and 49,954.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,063.02, 96,686.97 and 49,954.94 is: 68,937.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,063.02 : 96,686.97 = 49,954.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,063.02/96,686.97 = 49,954.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,063.02x = 96,686.97 × 49,954.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,063.02x = 4,829,991,352.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,829,991,352.87/70,063.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,937.81

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