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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,316.69, 97,036.67 and 38,051.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,316.69, 97,036.67 and 38,051.28 is: 52,510.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,316.69 : 97,036.67 = 38,051.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,316.69/97,036.67 = 38,051.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,316.69x = 97,036.67 × 38,051.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,316.69x = 3,692,369,500.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,692,369,500.44/70,316.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,510.57

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