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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,787.62, 97,686.88 and 38,956.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,787.62, 97,686.88 and 38,956.52 is: 53,759.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,787.62 : 97,686.88 = 38,956.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,787.62/97,686.88 = 38,956.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,787.62x = 97,686.88 × 38,956.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,787.62x = 3,805,540,406.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,805,540,406.02/70,787.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,759.97

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