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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,235.19, 96,924.57 and 38,404.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,235.19, 96,924.57 and 38,404.11 is: 52,997.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,235.19 : 96,924.57 = 38,404.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,235.19/96,924.57 = 38,404.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,235.19x = 96,924.57 × 38,404.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,235.19x = 3,722,301,847.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,301,847.98/70,235.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,997.68

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