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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,675.08, 97,491 and 44,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,675.08, 97,491 and 44,133 is: 60,878.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,675.08 : 97,491 = 44,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,675.08/97,491 = 44,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,675.08x = 97,491 × 44,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,675.08x = 4,302,570,303
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,302,570,303/70,675.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,878.18

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