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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,391.69, 97,140.86 and 38,560.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,391.69, 97,140.86 and 38,560.51 is: 53,213.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,391.69 : 97,140.86 = 38,560.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,391.69/97,140.86 = 38,560.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,391.69x = 97,140.86 × 38,560.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,391.69x = 3,745,801,103.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,745,801,103.44/70,391.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,213.68

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