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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,262.81, 96,963.44 and 37,998.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,262.81, 96,963.44 and 37,998.04 is: 52,437.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,262.81 : 96,963.44 = 37,998.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,262.81/96,963.44 = 37,998.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,262.81x = 96,963.44 × 37,998.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,262.81x = 3,684,421,059.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,684,421,059.18/70,262.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,437.72

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