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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,885, 92,308.98 and 38,209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,885, 92,308.98 and 38,209.20 is: 52,733.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,885 : 92,308.98 = 38,209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,885/92,308.98 = 38,209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,885x = 92,308.98 × 38,209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,885x = 3,527,052,278.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,527,052,278.62/66,885
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,733.08

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