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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,269.72, 96,970.95 and 38,438.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,269.72, 96,970.95 and 38,438.34 is: 53,044.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,269.72 : 96,970.95 = 38,438.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,269.72/96,970.95 = 38,438.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,269.72x = 96,970.95 × 38,438.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,269.72x = 3,727,402,346.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,402,346.22/70,269.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,044.22

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