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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,754.76, 97,640.85 and 38,923.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,754.76, 97,640.85 and 38,923.71 is: 53,714.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,754.76 : 97,640.85 = 38,923.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,754.76/97,640.85 = 38,923.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,754.76x = 97,640.85 × 38,923.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,754.76x = 3,800,544,129.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,800,544,129.55/70,754.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,714.32

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