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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,382.61, 97,127.85 and 38,117.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,382.61, 97,127.85 and 38,117.13 is: 52,601.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,382.61 : 97,127.85 = 38,117.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,382.61/97,127.85 = 38,117.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,382.61x = 97,127.85 × 38,117.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,382.61x = 3,702,234,663.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,234,663.78/70,382.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,601.55

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