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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,855.29, 92,240.52 and 38,174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,855.29, 92,240.52 and 38,174 is: 52,668.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,855.29 : 92,240.52 = 38,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,855.29/92,240.52 = 38,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,855.29x = 92,240.52 × 38,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,855.29x = 3,521,189,610.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,521,189,610.48/66,855.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,668.83

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