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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,163.76, 96,826.08 and 39,947.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,163.76, 96,826.08 and 39,947.76 is: 55,127.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,163.76 : 96,826.08 = 39,947.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,163.76/96,826.08 = 39,947.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,163.76x = 96,826.08 × 39,947.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,163.76x = 3,867,985,005.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,985,005.58/70,163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,127.96

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