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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,719.88, 97,595.94 and 38,891.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,719.88, 97,595.94 and 38,891.24 is: 53,671.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,719.88 : 97,595.94 = 38,891.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,719.88/97,595.94 = 38,891.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,719.88x = 97,595.94 × 38,891.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,719.88x = 3,795,627,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,627,125.57/70,719.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,671.29

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