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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,307.76, 96,979.92 and 49,079.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,307.76, 96,979.92 and 49,079.28 is: 67,698.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,307.76 : 96,979.92 = 49,079.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,307.76/96,979.92 = 49,079.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,307.76x = 96,979.92 × 49,079.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,307.76x = 4,759,704,648.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,704,648.06/70,307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,698.14

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