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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,812.74, 92,175.92 and 38,134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,812.74, 92,175.92 and 38,134 is: 52,610.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,812.74 : 92,175.92 = 38,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,812.74/92,175.92 = 38,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,812.74x = 92,175.92 × 38,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,812.74x = 3,515,036,533.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515,036,533.28/66,812.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,610.27

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