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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,340.44, 97,069.96 and 38,511.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,340.44, 97,069.96 and 38,511.32 is: 53,145.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,340.44 : 97,069.96 = 38,511.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,340.44/97,069.96 = 38,511.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,340.44x = 97,069.96 × 38,511.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,340.44x = 3,738,292,291.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,292,291.95/70,340.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,145.71

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