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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,858.14, 97,703.11 and 52,922.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,858.14, 97,703.11 and 52,922.85 is: 72,972.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,858.14 : 97,703.11 = 52,922.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,858.14/97,703.11 = 52,922.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,858.14x = 97,703.11 × 52,922.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,858.14x = 5,170,727,035.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,170,727,035.06/70,858.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,972.94

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