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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,751.72, 97,570.37 and 45,266.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,751.72, 97,570.37 and 45,266.15 is: 62,424.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,751.72 : 97,570.37 = 45,266.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,751.72/97,570.37 = 45,266.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,751.72x = 97,570.37 × 45,266.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,751.72x = 4,416,635,361.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,416,635,361.07/70,751.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,424.42

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