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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,266.81, 96,968.96 and 38,002.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,266.81, 96,968.96 and 38,002.04 is: 52,443.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,266.81 : 96,968.96 = 38,002.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,266.81/96,968.96 = 38,002.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,266.81x = 96,968.96 × 38,002.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,266.81x = 3,685,018,296.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685,018,296.68/70,266.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,443.23

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