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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,469.93, 97,248.48 and 38,638.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,469.93, 97,248.48 and 38,638.16 is: 53,320.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,469.93 : 97,248.48 = 38,638.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,469.93/97,248.48 = 38,638.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,469.93x = 97,248.48 × 38,638.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,469.93x = 3,757,502,330.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,502,330.00/70,469.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,320.65

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