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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,719.34, 92,080.14 and 38,424.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,719.34, 92,080.14 and 38,424.42 is: 53,029.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,719.34 : 92,080.14 = 38,424.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,719.34/92,080.14 = 38,424.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,719.34x = 92,080.14 × 38,424.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,719.34x = 3,538,125,973.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,538,125,973.02/66,719.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,029.99

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