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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,063.28, 96,687.56 and 38,232.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,063.28, 96,687.56 and 38,232.71 is: 52,761.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,063.28 : 96,687.56 = 38,232.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,063.28/96,687.56 = 38,232.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,063.28x = 96,687.56 × 38,232.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,063.28x = 3,696,627,054.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696,627,054.23/70,063.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,761.27

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