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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,741.62, 92,094.53 and 38,441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,741.62, 92,094.53 and 38,441.84 is: 53,044.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,741.62 : 92,094.53 = 38,441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,741.62/92,094.53 = 38,441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,741.62x = 92,094.53 × 38,441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,741.62x = 3,540,282,534.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,282,534.45/66,741.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,044.60

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