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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,272.26, 96,976.49 and 38,441.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,272.26, 96,976.49 and 38,441.16 is: 53,049.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,272.26 : 96,976.49 = 38,441.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,272.26/96,976.49 = 38,441.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,272.26x = 96,976.49 × 38,441.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,272.26x = 3,727,888,720.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,888,720.28/70,272.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,049.22

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