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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,293.84, 97,007.07 and 38,462.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,293.84, 97,007.07 and 38,462.73 is: 53,079.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,293.84 : 97,007.07 = 38,462.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,293.84/97,007.07 = 38,462.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,293.84x = 97,007.07 × 38,462.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,293.84x = 3,731,156,741.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,156,741.50/70,293.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,079.43

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