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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,464.72, 91,715.40 and 38,167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,464.72, 91,715.40 and 38,167.76 is: 52,668.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,464.72 : 91,715.40 = 38,167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,464.72/91,715.40 = 38,167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,464.72x = 91,715.40 × 38,167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,464.72x = 3,500,571,375.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500,571,375.50/66,464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,668.11

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