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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,528.93, 97,326.06 and 38,695.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,528.93, 97,326.06 and 38,695.32 is: 53,397.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,528.93 : 97,326.06 = 38,695.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,528.93/97,326.06 = 38,695.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,528.93x = 97,326.06 × 38,695.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,528.93x = 3,766,062,890.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,766,062,890.93/70,528.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,397.42

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