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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,736.61, 92,106.89 and 38,056.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,736.61, 92,106.89 and 38,056.34 is: 52,523.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,736.61 : 92,106.89 = 38,056.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,736.61/92,106.89 = 38,056.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,736.61x = 92,106.89 × 38,056.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,736.61x = 3,505,251,122.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,505,251,122.18/66,736.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,523.66

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