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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,670.91, 97,524.74 and 38,839.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,670.91, 97,524.74 and 38,839.13 is: 53,597.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,670.91 : 97,524.74 = 38,839.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,670.91/97,524.74 = 38,839.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,670.91x = 97,524.74 × 38,839.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,670.91x = 3,787,775,373.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787,775,373.26/70,670.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,597.38

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