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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,868.21, 97,716.96 and 52,932.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,868.21, 97,716.96 and 52,932.92 is: 72,986.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,868.21 : 97,716.96 = 52,932.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,868.21/97,716.96 = 52,932.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,868.21x = 97,716.96 × 52,932.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,868.21x = 5,172,443,537.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,172,443,537.74/70,868.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,986.80

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