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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,975.44, 97,942.10 and 44,117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,975.44, 97,942.10 and 44,117.26 is: 60,879.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,975.44 : 97,942.10 = 44,117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,975.44/97,942.10 = 44,117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,975.44x = 97,942.10 × 44,117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,975.44x = 4,320,936,625.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,320,936,625.20/70,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,879.32

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