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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,356.62, 97,092.28 and 38,091.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,356.62, 97,092.28 and 38,091.58 is: 52,566.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,356.62 : 97,092.28 = 38,091.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,356.62/97,092.28 = 38,091.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,356.62x = 97,092.28 × 38,091.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,356.62x = 3,698,398,351.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,398,351.00/70,356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,566.46

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