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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,279.22, 96,924.02 and 49,820.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,279.22, 96,924.02 and 49,820.83 is: 68,709.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,279.22 : 96,924.02 = 49,820.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,279.22/96,924.02 = 49,820.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,279.22x = 96,924.02 × 49,820.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,279.22x = 4,828,834,631.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,828,834,631.92/70,279.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,709.28

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