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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,280.54, 96,993.82 and 38,454.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,280.54, 96,993.82 and 38,454.22 is: 53,070.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,280.54 : 96,993.82 = 38,454.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,280.54/96,993.82 = 38,454.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,280.54x = 96,993.82 × 38,454.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,280.54x = 3,729,821,692.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729,821,692.92/70,280.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,070.48

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