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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,832.54, 97,747.62 and 38,567.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,832.54, 97,747.62 and 38,567.54 is: 53,222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,832.54 : 97,747.62 = 38,567.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,832.54/97,747.62 = 38,567.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,832.54x = 97,747.62 × 38,567.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,832.54x = 3,769,885,244.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,769,885,244.25/70,832.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,222.51

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