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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,462.08, 97,232.82 and 41,780.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,462.08, 97,232.82 and 41,780.28 is: 57,653.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,462.08 : 97,232.82 = 41,780.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,462.08/97,232.82 = 41,780.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,462.08x = 97,232.82 × 41,780.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,462.08x = 4,062,414,444.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,414,444.79/70,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,653.91

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