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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,382.82, 97,101.27 and 40,169.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,382.82, 97,101.27 and 40,169.82 is: 55,418.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,382.82 : 97,101.27 = 40,169.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,382.82/97,101.27 = 40,169.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,382.82x = 97,101.27 × 40,169.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,382.82x = 3,900,540,537.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,900,540,537.67/70,382.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,418.93

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