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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,252.29, 96,949.57 and 38,423.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,252.29, 96,949.57 and 38,423.23 is: 53,024.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,252.29 : 96,949.57 = 38,423.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,252.29/96,949.57 = 38,423.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,252.29x = 96,949.57 × 38,423.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,252.29x = 3,725,115,626.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725,115,626.51/70,252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,024.83

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