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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,744.76, 92,102.52 and 38,452.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,744.76, 92,102.52 and 38,452.72 is: 53,061.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,744.76 : 92,102.52 = 38,452.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,744.76/92,102.52 = 38,452.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,744.76x = 92,102.52 × 38,452.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,744.76x = 3,541,592,412.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,592,412.85/66,744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,061.73

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