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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,151.73, 96,805.77 and 38,314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,151.73, 96,805.77 and 38,314.48 is: 52,872.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,151.73 : 96,805.77 = 38,314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,151.73/96,805.77 = 38,314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,151.73x = 96,805.77 × 38,314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,151.73x = 3,709,062,254.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,709,062,254.52/70,151.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,872.00

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