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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,433.62, 97,198.21 and 38,169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,433.62, 97,198.21 and 38,169.14 is: 52,673.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,433.62 : 97,198.21 = 38,169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,433.62/97,198.21 = 38,169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,433.62x = 97,198.21 × 38,169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,433.62x = 3,709,971,432.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,709,971,432.26/70,433.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,673.31

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