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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,265.14, 96,957.72 and 41,586.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,265.14, 96,957.72 and 41,586.05 is: 57,383.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,265.14 : 96,957.72 = 41,586.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,265.14/96,957.72 = 41,586.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,265.14x = 96,957.72 × 41,586.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,265.14x = 4,032,088,834.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,088,834.20/70,265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,383.92

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