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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,255.36, 96,951.04 and 38,424.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,255.36, 96,951.04 and 38,424.16 is: 53,024.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,255.36 : 96,951.04 = 38,424.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,255.36/96,951.04 = 38,424.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,255.36x = 96,951.04 × 38,424.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,255.36x = 3,725,262,273.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725,262,273.13/70,255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,024.60

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