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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,105.83, 96,748.34 and 38,277.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,105.83, 96,748.34 and 38,277.15 is: 52,823.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,105.83 : 96,748.34 = 38,277.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,105.83/96,748.34 = 38,277.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,105.83x = 96,748.34 × 38,277.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,105.83x = 3,703,250,531.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,250,531.05/70,105.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,823.72

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