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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,284.71, 96,995.12 and 38,453.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,284.71, 96,995.12 and 38,453.61 is: 53,067.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,284.71 : 96,995.12 = 38,453.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,284.71/96,995.12 = 38,453.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,284.71x = 96,995.12 × 38,453.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,284.71x = 3,729,812,612.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729,812,612.52/70,284.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,067.20

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