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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,211.37, 96,891.74 and 38,380.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,211.37, 96,891.74 and 38,380.28 is: 52,964.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,211.37 : 96,891.74 = 38,380.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,211.37/96,891.74 = 38,380.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,211.37x = 96,891.74 × 38,380.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,211.37x = 3,718,732,339.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,732,339.36/70,211.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,964.81

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