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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,507.16, 97,299.88 and 38,676.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,507.16, 97,299.88 and 38,676.13 is: 53,373.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,507.16 : 97,299.88 = 38,676.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,507.16/97,299.88 = 38,676.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,507.16x = 97,299.88 × 38,676.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,507.16x = 3,763,182,807.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,182,807.86/70,507.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,373.06

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