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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,714.76, 97,588.98 and 38,886.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,714.76, 97,588.98 and 38,886.44 is: 53,664.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,714.76 : 97,588.98 = 38,886.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,714.76/97,588.98 = 38,886.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,714.76x = 97,588.98 × 38,886.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,714.76x = 3,794,888,015.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,794,888,015.43/70,714.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,664.72

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