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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,720.38, 97,591.41 and 38,887.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,720.38, 97,591.41 and 38,887.38 is: 53,663.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,720.38 : 97,591.41 = 38,887.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,720.38/97,591.41 = 38,887.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,720.38x = 97,591.41 × 38,887.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,720.38x = 3,795,074,245.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,074,245.41/70,720.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,663.09

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