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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,562.71, 91,852.97 and 38,975.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,562.71, 91,852.97 and 38,975.76 is: 53,784.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,562.71 : 91,852.97 = 38,975.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,562.71/91,852.97 = 38,975.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,562.71x = 91,852.97 × 38,975.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,562.71x = 3,580,039,244.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580,039,244.46/66,562.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,784.46

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