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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,423.22, 97,184.81 and 38,591.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,423.22, 97,184.81 and 38,591.44 is: 53,256.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,423.22 : 97,184.81 = 38,591.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,423.22/97,184.81 = 38,591.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,423.22x = 97,184.81 × 38,591.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,423.22x = 3,750,501,617.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,501,617.54/70,423.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,256.60

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