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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,870.62, 92,284.47 and 38,192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,870.62, 92,284.47 and 38,192.78 is: 52,707.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,870.62 : 92,284.47 = 38,192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,870.62/92,284.47 = 38,192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,870.62x = 92,284.47 × 38,192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,870.62x = 3,524,600,460.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,524,600,460.13/66,870.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,707.76

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