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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,265.44, 91,448.40 and 37,980

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,265.44, 91,448.40 and 37,980 is: 52,413.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,265.44 : 91,448.40 = 37,980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,265.44/91,448.40 = 37,980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,265.44x = 91,448.40 × 37,980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,265.44x = 3,473,210,232
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,210,232/66,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,413.60

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