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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,860.12, 97,783.27 and 44,002.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,860.12, 97,783.27 and 44,002.05 is: 60,720.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,860.12 : 97,783.27 = 44,002.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,860.12/97,783.27 = 44,002.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,860.12x = 97,783.27 × 44,002.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,860.12x = 4,302,663,626.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,302,663,626.78/70,860.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,720.53

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