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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,484.23, 97,269.22 and 38,651.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,484.23, 97,269.22 and 38,651.03 is: 53,338.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,484.23 : 97,269.22 = 38,651.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,484.23/97,269.22 = 38,651.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,484.23x = 97,269.22 × 38,651.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,484.23x = 3,759,555,540.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,759,555,540.30/70,484.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,338.96

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