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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,833.59, 92,233.41 and 38,161.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,833.59, 92,233.41 and 38,161.01 is: 52,663.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,833.59 : 92,233.41 = 38,161.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,833.59/92,233.41 = 38,161.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,833.59x = 92,233.41 × 38,161.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,833.59x = 3,519,720,081.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519,720,081.34/66,833.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,663.94

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