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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,376.56, 91,598.94 and 38,086.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,376.56, 91,598.94 and 38,086.68 is: 52,559.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,376.56 : 91,598.94 = 38,086.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,376.56/91,598.94 = 38,086.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,376.56x = 91,598.94 × 38,086.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,376.56x = 3,488,699,516.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,488,699,516.12/66,376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,559.21

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