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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,996.17, 97,981.58 and 53,060.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,996.17, 97,981.58 and 53,060.04 is: 73,227.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,996.17 : 97,981.58 = 53,060.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,996.17/97,981.58 = 53,060.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,996.17x = 97,981.58 × 53,060.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,996.17x = 5,198,906,554.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198,906,554.06/70,996.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,227.99

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