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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,086.63, 96,719.97 and 38,254.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,086.63, 96,719.97 and 38,254.85 is: 52,791.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,086.63 : 96,719.97 = 38,254.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,086.63/96,719.97 = 38,254.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,086.63x = 96,719.97 × 38,254.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,086.63x = 3,700,007,460.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,700,007,460.75/70,086.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,791.92

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