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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,294.19, 97,005.87 and 38,463.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,294.19, 97,005.87 and 38,463.08 is: 53,078.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,294.19 : 97,005.87 = 38,463.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,294.19/97,005.87 = 38,463.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,294.19x = 97,005.87 × 38,463.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,294.19x = 3,731,144,053.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,144,053.25/70,294.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,078.99

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