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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,607.18, 97,437.66 and 38,775.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,607.18, 97,437.66 and 38,775.26 is: 53,509.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,607.18 : 97,437.66 = 38,775.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,607.18/97,437.66 = 38,775.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,607.18x = 97,437.66 × 38,775.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,607.18x = 3,778,170,600.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,170,600.29/70,607.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,509.72

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