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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,713.76, 97,581.36 and 38,881.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,713.76, 97,581.36 and 38,881.84 is: 53,654.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,713.76 : 97,581.36 = 38,881.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,713.76/97,581.36 = 38,881.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,713.76x = 97,581.36 × 38,881.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,713.76x = 3,794,142,826.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,794,142,826.50/70,713.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,654.94

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