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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,293.13, 97,004.46 and 38,462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,293.13, 97,004.46 and 38,462.16 is: 53,077.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,293.13 : 97,004.46 = 38,462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,293.13/97,004.46 = 38,462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,293.13x = 97,004.46 × 38,462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,293.13x = 3,731,001,061.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,001,061.23/70,293.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,077.75

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