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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,265.36, 96,966.24 and 38,434.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,265.36, 96,966.24 and 38,434.24 is: 53,039.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,265.36 : 96,966.24 = 38,434.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,265.36/96,966.24 = 38,434.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,265.36x = 96,966.24 × 38,434.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,265.36x = 3,726,823,740.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,726,823,740.06/70,265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,039.27

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