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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,669.08, 97,482.72 and 44,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,669.08, 97,482.72 and 44,127 is: 60,869.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,669.08 : 97,482.72 = 44,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,669.08/97,482.72 = 44,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,669.08x = 97,482.72 × 44,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,669.08x = 4,301,619,985.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,301,619,985.44/70,669.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,869.90

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