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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,093.82, 96,727.95 and 38,263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,093.82, 96,727.95 and 38,263.25 is: 52,802.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,093.82 : 96,727.95 = 38,263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,093.82/96,727.95 = 38,263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,093.82x = 96,727.95 × 38,263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,093.82x = 3,701,125,732.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,125,732.84/70,093.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,802.45

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