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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,662.96, 97,517.34 and 38,834.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,662.96, 97,517.34 and 38,834.76 is: 53,593.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,662.96 : 97,517.34 = 38,834.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,662.96/97,517.34 = 38,834.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,662.96x = 97,517.34 × 38,834.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,662.96x = 3,787,062,494.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787,062,494.74/70,662.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,593.32

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