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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,255.73, 96,947.61 and 38,423.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,255.73, 96,947.61 and 38,423.54 is: 53,021.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,255.73 : 96,947.61 = 38,423.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,255.73/96,947.61 = 38,423.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,255.73x = 96,947.61 × 38,423.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,255.73x = 3,725,070,370.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725,070,370.74/70,255.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,021.59

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