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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,285.87, 96,995.90 and 38,455.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,285.87, 96,995.90 and 38,455.45 is: 53,069.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,285.87 : 96,995.90 = 38,455.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,285.87/96,995.90 = 38,455.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,285.87x = 96,995.90 × 38,455.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,285.87x = 3,730,020,305.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730,020,305.40/70,285.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,069.28

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