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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,426.26, 97,281.41 and 52,490.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,426.26, 97,281.41 and 52,490.13 is: 72,505.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,426.26 : 97,281.41 = 52,490.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,426.26/97,281.41 = 52,490.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,426.26x = 97,281.41 × 52,490.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,426.26x = 5,106,313,230.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,106,313,230.23/70,426.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,505.81

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