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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,606.44, 97,437.56 and 38,776

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,606.44, 97,437.56 and 38,776 is: 53,511.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,606.44 : 97,437.56 = 38,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,606.44/97,437.56 = 38,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,606.44x = 97,437.56 × 38,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,606.44x = 3,778,238,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,238,826.56/70,606.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,511.25

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