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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,287.42, 96,996.52 and 38,456.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,287.42, 96,996.52 and 38,456.26 is: 53,069.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,287.42 : 96,996.52 = 38,456.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,287.42/96,996.52 = 38,456.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,287.42x = 96,996.52 × 38,456.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,287.42x = 3,730,123,392.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730,123,392.22/70,287.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,069.57

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