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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,651.28, 97,498.82 and 38,822.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,651.28, 97,498.82 and 38,822.24 is: 53,574.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,651.28 : 97,498.82 = 38,822.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,651.28/97,498.82 = 38,822.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,651.28x = 97,498.82 × 38,822.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,651.28x = 3,785,122,589.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785,122,589.76/70,651.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,574.72

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