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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,094.26, 96,728.73 and 38,263.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,094.26, 96,728.73 and 38,263.39 is: 52,802.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,094.26 : 96,728.73 = 38,263.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,094.26/96,728.73 = 38,263.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,094.26x = 96,728.73 × 38,263.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,094.26x = 3,701,168,950.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,168,950.12/70,094.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,802.74

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