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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,079.55, 96,709.86 and 38,248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,079.55, 96,709.86 and 38,248.44 is: 52,782.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,079.55 : 96,709.86 = 38,248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,079.55/96,709.86 = 38,248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,079.55x = 96,709.86 × 38,248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,079.55x = 3,699,001,277.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,001,277.62/70,079.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,782.89

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