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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,731.81, 97,607.96 and 38,900.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,731.81, 97,607.96 and 38,900.72 is: 53,681.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,731.81 : 97,607.96 = 38,900.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,731.81/97,607.96 = 38,900.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,731.81x = 97,607.96 × 38,900.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,731.81x = 3,797,019,239.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,797,019,239.19/70,731.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,681.92

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