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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,644.59, 97,490.16 and 38,813.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,644.59, 97,490.16 and 38,813.51 is: 53,562.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,644.59 : 97,490.16 = 38,813.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,644.59/97,490.16 = 38,813.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,644.59x = 97,490.16 × 38,813.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,644.59x = 3,783,934,812.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,783,934,812.61/70,644.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,562.98

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