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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,591, 91,895.58 and 38,296.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,591, 91,895.58 and 38,296.08 is: 52,848.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,591 : 91,895.58 = 38,296.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,591/91,895.58 = 38,296.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,591x = 91,895.58 × 38,296.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,591x = 3,519,240,483.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519,240,483.33/66,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,848.59

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