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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,759.26, 97,644.15 and 38,927.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,759.26, 97,644.15 and 38,927.34 is: 53,717.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,759.26 : 97,644.15 = 38,927.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,759.26/97,644.15 = 38,927.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,759.26x = 97,644.15 × 38,927.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,759.26x = 3,801,027,026.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,801,027,026.06/70,759.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,717.73

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