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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,289.19, 96,997.86 and 43,061.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,289.19, 96,997.86 and 43,061.04 is: 59,423.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,289.19 : 96,997.86 = 43,061.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,289.19/96,997.86 = 43,061.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,289.19x = 96,997.86 × 43,061.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,289.19x = 4,176,828,729.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176,828,729.37/70,289.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,423.49

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