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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,659.71, 92,013.57 and 38,376.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,659.71, 92,013.57 and 38,376.67 is: 52,973.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,659.71 : 92,013.57 = 38,376.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,659.71/92,013.57 = 38,376.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,659.71x = 92,013.57 × 38,376.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,659.71x = 3,531,174,411.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,174,411.41/66,659.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,973.14

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