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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,094.92, 96,732.82 and 38,266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,094.92, 96,732.82 and 38,266.76 is: 52,809.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,094.92 : 96,732.82 = 38,266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,094.92/96,732.82 = 38,266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,094.92x = 96,732.82 × 38,266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,094.92x = 3,701,651,607.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,651,607.06/70,094.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,809.13

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