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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,487.91, 97,280.96 and 45,017.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,487.91, 97,280.96 and 45,017.67 is: 62,129.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,487.91 : 97,280.96 = 45,017.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,487.91/97,280.96 = 45,017.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,487.91x = 97,280.96 × 45,017.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,487.91x = 4,379,361,929.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379,361,929.47/70,487.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,129.26

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