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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,173.57, 96,882.44 and 45,667.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,173.57, 96,882.44 and 45,667.73 is: 63,049.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,173.57 : 96,882.44 = 45,667.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,173.57/96,882.44 = 45,667.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,173.57x = 96,882.44 × 45,667.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,173.57x = 4,424,401,125.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,424,401,125.53/70,173.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,049.39

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