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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,266.72, 96,940.84 and 44,768.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,266.72, 96,940.84 and 44,768.52 is: 61,763.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,266.72 : 96,940.84 = 44,768.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,266.72/96,940.84 = 44,768.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,266.72x = 96,940.84 × 44,768.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,266.72x = 4,339,897,934.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,339,897,934.36/70,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,763.21

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