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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,265.19, 96,967.41 and 38,436.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,265.19, 96,967.41 and 38,436.15 is: 53,042.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,265.19 : 96,967.41 = 38,436.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,265.19/96,967.41 = 38,436.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,265.19x = 96,967.41 × 38,436.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,265.19x = 3,727,053,915.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,053,915.87/70,265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,042.68

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