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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,524.06, 97,329.51 and 38,699.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,524.06, 97,329.51 and 38,699.16 is: 53,408.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,524.06 : 97,329.51 = 38,699.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,524.06/97,329.51 = 38,699.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,524.06x = 97,329.51 × 38,699.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,524.06x = 3,766,570,280.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,766,570,280.21/70,524.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,408.30

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