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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,467.16, 97,243.94 and 38,635.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,467.16, 97,243.94 and 38,635.98 is: 53,317.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,467.16 : 97,243.94 = 38,635.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,467.16/97,243.94 = 38,635.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,467.16x = 97,243.94 × 38,635.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,467.16x = 3,757,114,920.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,114,920.96/70,467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,317.25

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