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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,256.14, 96,909.15 and 49,027.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,256.14, 96,909.15 and 49,027.66 is: 67,627.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,256.14 : 96,909.15 = 49,027.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,256.14/96,909.15 = 49,027.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,256.14x = 96,909.15 × 49,027.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,256.14x = 4,751,228,857.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,751,228,857.09/70,256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,627.24

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