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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,974.76, 97,927.14 and 52,079.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,974.76, 97,927.14 and 52,079.08 is: 71,855.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,974.76 : 97,927.14 = 52,079.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,974.76/97,927.14 = 52,079.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,974.76x = 97,927.14 × 52,079.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,974.76x = 5,099,955,358.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,099,955,358.23/70,974.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,855.90

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