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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,309.89, 97,027.47 and 38,478.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,309.89, 97,027.47 and 38,478.51 is: 53,100.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,309.89 : 97,027.47 = 38,478.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,309.89/97,027.47 = 38,478.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,309.89x = 97,027.47 × 38,478.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,309.89x = 3,733,472,474.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733,472,474.67/70,309.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,100.25

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