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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,091.92, 96,728.68 and 38,263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,091.92, 96,728.68 and 38,263.76 is: 52,804.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,091.92 : 96,728.68 = 38,263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,091.92/96,728.68 = 38,263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,091.92x = 96,728.68 × 38,263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,091.92x = 3,701,202,996.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,202,996.64/70,091.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,804.99

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