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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,297.66, 97,011.84 and 38,469.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,297.66, 97,011.84 and 38,469.52 is: 53,088.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,297.66 : 97,011.84 = 38,469.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,297.66/97,011.84 = 38,469.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,297.66x = 97,011.84 × 38,469.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,297.66x = 3,731,998,919.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,998,919.12/70,297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,088.52

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