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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,252.19, 96,949.47 and 38,423.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,252.19, 96,949.47 and 38,423.15 is: 53,024.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,252.19 : 96,949.47 = 38,423.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,252.19/96,949.47 = 38,423.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,252.19x = 96,949.47 × 38,423.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,252.19x = 3,725,104,028.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725,104,028.23/70,252.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,024.74

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