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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,256.52, 96,954.75 and 38,424.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,256.52, 96,954.75 and 38,424.74 is: 53,026.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,256.52 : 96,954.75 = 38,424.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,256.52/96,954.75 = 38,424.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,256.52x = 96,954.75 × 38,424.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,256.52x = 3,725,460,575.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725,460,575.74/70,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,026.55

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