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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,501.16, 97,271.88 and 45,365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,501.16, 97,271.88 and 45,365.24 is: 62,591.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,501.16 : 97,271.88 = 45,365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,501.16/97,271.88 = 45,365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,501.16x = 97,271.88 × 45,365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,501.16x = 4,412,762,181.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,412,762,181.45/70,501.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,591.34

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