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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,113.33, 96,756.39 and 38,282.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,113.33, 96,756.39 and 38,282.25 is: 52,829.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,113.33 : 96,756.39 = 38,282.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,113.33/96,756.39 = 38,282.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,113.33x = 96,756.39 × 38,282.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,113.33x = 3,704,052,673.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,704,052,673.91/70,113.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,829.51

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