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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,644, 97,501.68 and 40,836

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,644, 97,501.68 and 40,836 is: 56,361.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,644 : 97,501.68 = 40,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,644/97,501.68 = 40,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,644x = 97,501.68 × 40,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,644x = 3,981,578,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,578,604.48/70,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,361.17

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