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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,316.31, 97,036.16 and 38,050.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,316.31, 97,036.16 and 38,050.90 is: 52,510.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,316.31 : 97,036.16 = 38,050.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,316.31/97,036.16 = 38,050.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,316.31x = 97,036.16 × 38,050.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,316.31x = 3,692,313,151.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,692,313,151.58/70,316.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,510.06

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