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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,564.91, 97,377.95 and 38,299.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,564.91, 97,377.95 and 38,299.59 is: 52,852.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,564.91 : 97,377.95 = 38,299.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,564.91/97,377.95 = 38,299.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,564.91x = 97,377.95 × 38,299.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,564.91x = 3,729,535,655.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729,535,655.79/70,564.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,852.56

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