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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,459.20, 97,233.48 and 38,628

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,459.20, 97,233.48 and 38,628 is: 53,306.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,459.20 : 97,233.48 = 38,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,459.20/97,233.48 = 38,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,459.20x = 97,233.48 × 38,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,459.20x = 3,755,934,865.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,755,934,865.44/70,459.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,306.52

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