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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,444.26, 97,215.33 and 38,615.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,444.26, 97,215.33 and 38,615.16 is: 53,290.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,444.26 : 97,215.33 = 38,615.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,444.26/97,215.33 = 38,615.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,444.26x = 97,215.33 × 38,615.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,444.26x = 3,753,985,522.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,985,522.40/70,444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,290.15

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