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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,855.93, 97,828.23 and 44,038.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,855.93, 97,828.23 and 44,038.45 is: 60,802.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,855.93 : 97,828.23 = 44,038.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,855.93/97,828.23 = 44,038.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,855.93x = 97,828.23 × 44,038.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,855.93x = 4,308,203,615.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,308,203,615.44/70,855.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,802.30

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