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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,611.06, 97,443.96 and 38,780.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,611.06, 97,443.96 and 38,780.64 is: 53,517.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,611.06 : 97,443.96 = 38,780.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,611.06/97,443.96 = 38,780.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,611.06x = 97,443.96 × 38,780.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,611.06x = 3,778,939,132.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,939,132.93/70,611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,517.67

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