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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,989.72, 97,966.44 and 39,159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,989.72, 97,966.44 and 39,159.72 is: 54,040.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,989.72 : 97,966.44 = 39,159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,989.72/97,966.44 = 39,159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,989.72x = 97,966.44 × 39,159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,989.72x = 3,836,338,359.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,338,359.80/70,989.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,040.76

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