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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,211.26, 96,893.04 and 38,383.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,211.26, 96,893.04 and 38,383.12 is: 52,969.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,211.26 : 96,893.04 = 38,383.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,211.26/96,893.04 = 38,383.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,211.26x = 96,893.04 × 38,383.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,211.26x = 3,719,057,181.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,719,057,181.48/70,211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,969.53

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