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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,423.91, 97,185.76 and 38,592.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,423.91, 97,185.76 and 38,592.13 is: 53,257.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,423.91 : 97,185.76 = 38,592.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,423.91/97,185.76 = 38,592.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,423.91x = 97,185.76 × 38,592.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,423.91x = 3,750,604,998.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,604,998.14/70,423.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,257.55

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