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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,908.27, 92,337.50 and 38,615.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,908.27, 92,337.50 and 38,615.78 is: 53,292.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,908.27 : 92,337.50 = 38,615.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,908.27/92,337.50 = 38,615.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,908.27x = 92,337.50 × 38,615.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,908.27x = 3,565,684,585.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,684,585.75/66,908.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,292.14

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