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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,483.42, 97,271.55 and 38,652.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,483.42, 97,271.55 and 38,652.33 is: 53,342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,483.42 : 97,271.55 = 38,652.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,483.42/97,271.55 = 38,652.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,483.42x = 97,271.55 × 38,652.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,483.42x = 3,759,771,867.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,759,771,867.83/70,483.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,342.64

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