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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,254.26, 96,951.65 and 38,422.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,254.26, 96,951.65 and 38,422.48 is: 53,023.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,254.26 : 96,951.65 = 38,422.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,254.26/96,951.65 = 38,422.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,254.26x = 96,951.65 × 38,422.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,254.26x = 3,725,122,361.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725,122,361.74/70,254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,023.44

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