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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,635.62, 97,478.54 and 38,805.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,635.62, 97,478.54 and 38,805.73 is: 53,552.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,635.62 : 97,478.54 = 38,805.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,635.62/97,478.54 = 38,805.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,635.62x = 97,478.54 × 38,805.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,635.62x = 3,782,725,611.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,782,725,611.83/70,635.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,552.66

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