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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,207.92, 96,886.71 and 38,376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,207.92, 96,886.71 and 38,376.84 is: 52,959.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,207.92 : 96,886.71 = 38,376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,207.92/96,886.71 = 38,376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,207.92x = 96,886.71 × 38,376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,207.92x = 3,718,205,767.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,205,767.80/70,207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,959.92

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