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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,755.39, 97,643.88 and 38,924.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,755.39, 97,643.88 and 38,924.28 is: 53,716.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,755.39 : 97,643.88 = 38,924.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,755.39/97,643.88 = 38,924.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,755.39x = 97,643.88 × 38,924.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,755.39x = 3,800,717,725.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,800,717,725.41/70,755.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,716.30

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