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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,268.72, 96,969.57 and 38,437.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,268.72, 96,969.57 and 38,437.34 is: 53,042.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,268.72 : 96,969.57 = 38,437.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,268.72/96,969.57 = 38,437.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,268.72x = 96,969.57 × 38,437.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,268.72x = 3,727,252,331.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,252,331.74/70,268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,042.84

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