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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,253.26, 96,949.51 and 38,422.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,253.26, 96,949.51 and 38,422.08 is: 53,022.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,253.26 : 96,949.51 = 38,422.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,253.26/96,949.51 = 38,422.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,253.26x = 96,949.51 × 38,422.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,253.26x = 3,725,001,733.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725,001,733.13/70,253.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,022.48

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