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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,264.72, 96,964.05 and 38,433.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,264.72, 96,964.05 and 38,433.34 is: 53,037.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,264.72 : 96,964.05 = 38,433.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,264.72/96,964.05 = 38,433.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,264.72x = 96,964.05 × 38,433.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,264.72x = 3,726,652,301.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,726,652,301.43/70,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,037.32

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