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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,774.68, 97,669.44 and 38,942.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,774.68, 97,669.44 and 38,942.76 is: 53,741.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,774.68 : 97,669.44 = 38,942.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,774.68/97,669.44 = 38,942.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,774.68x = 97,669.44 × 38,942.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,774.68x = 3,803,517,561.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,803,517,561.25/70,774.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,741.22

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