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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,459.79, 97,240.64 and 38,634.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,459.79, 97,240.64 and 38,634.89 is: 53,319.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,459.79 : 97,240.64 = 38,634.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,459.79/97,240.64 = 38,634.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,459.79x = 97,240.64 × 38,634.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,459.79x = 3,756,880,750.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,756,880,750.55/70,459.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,319.50

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