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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,447.59, 97,218.86 and 38,183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,447.59, 97,218.86 and 38,183.27 is: 52,693.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,447.59 : 97,218.86 = 38,183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,447.59/97,218.86 = 38,183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,447.59x = 97,218.86 × 38,183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,447.59x = 3,712,133,303.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,712,133,303.46/70,447.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,693.55

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