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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,368.23, 97,108.31 and 38,103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,368.23, 97,108.31 and 38,103.20 is: 52,582.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,368.23 : 97,108.31 = 38,103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,368.23/97,108.31 = 38,103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,368.23x = 97,108.31 × 38,103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,368.23x = 3,700,137,167.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,700,137,167.08/70,368.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,582.50

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