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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,235.07, 96,924.42 and 38,404.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,235.07, 96,924.42 and 38,404.23 is: 52,997.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,235.07 : 96,924.42 = 38,404.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,235.07/96,924.42 = 38,404.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,235.07x = 96,924.42 × 38,404.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,235.07x = 3,722,307,718.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,307,718.30/70,235.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,997.85

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