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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,277.45, 96,982.08 and 38,445.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,277.45, 96,982.08 and 38,445.98 is: 53,055.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,277.45 : 96,982.08 = 38,445.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,277.45/96,982.08 = 38,445.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,277.45x = 96,982.08 × 38,445.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,277.45x = 3,728,571,108.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,571,108.04/70,277.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,055.01

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