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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,273.93, 96,977.71 and 38,008.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,273.93, 96,977.71 and 38,008.58 is: 52,451.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,273.93 : 96,977.71 = 38,008.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,273.93/96,977.71 = 38,008.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,273.93x = 96,977.71 × 38,008.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,273.93x = 3,685,985,536.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685,985,536.52/70,273.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,451.68

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