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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,292.13, 97,005.23 and 38,463.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,292.13, 97,005.23 and 38,463.18 is: 53,080.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,292.13 : 97,005.23 = 38,463.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,292.13/97,005.23 = 38,463.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,292.13x = 97,005.23 × 38,463.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,292.13x = 3,731,129,622.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,129,622.43/70,292.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,080.33

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