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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,462.26, 97,237.08 and 38,631.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,462.26, 97,237.08 and 38,631.15 is: 53,310.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,462.26 : 97,237.08 = 38,631.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,462.26/97,237.08 = 38,631.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,462.26x = 97,237.08 × 38,631.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,462.26x = 3,756,380,223.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,756,380,223.04/70,462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,310.53

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