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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,779.62, 97,676.34 and 38,947.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,779.62, 97,676.34 and 38,947.70 is: 53,748.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,779.62 : 97,676.34 = 38,947.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,779.62/97,676.34 = 38,947.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,779.62x = 97,676.34 × 38,947.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,779.62x = 3,804,268,787.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,268,787.42/70,779.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,748.08

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