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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,493.67, 97,287.50 and 38,668.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,493.67, 97,287.50 and 38,668.77 is: 53,366.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,493.67 : 97,287.50 = 38,668.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,493.67/97,287.50 = 38,668.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,493.67x = 97,287.50 × 38,668.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,493.67x = 3,761,987,961.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,987,961.38/70,493.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,366.32

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