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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,390.52, 97,139.76 and 38,560.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,390.52, 97,139.76 and 38,560.76 is: 53,214.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,390.52 : 97,139.76 = 38,560.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,390.52/97,139.76 = 38,560.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,390.52x = 97,139.76 × 38,560.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,390.52x = 3,745,782,971.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,745,782,971.82/70,390.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,214.31

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