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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,744.24, 92,098.14 and 38,444.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,744.24, 92,098.14 and 38,444.46 is: 53,048.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,744.24 : 92,098.14 = 38,444.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,744.24/92,098.14 = 38,444.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,744.24x = 92,098.14 × 38,444.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,744.24x = 3,540,663,259.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,663,259.30/66,744.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,048.22

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