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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,161.23, 91,297.09 and 38,932.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,161.23, 91,297.09 and 38,932.98 is: 53,724.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,161.23 : 91,297.09 = 38,932.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,161.23/91,297.09 = 38,932.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,161.23x = 91,297.09 × 38,932.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,161.23x = 3,554,467,779.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,467,779.03/66,161.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,724.33

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