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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,909.74, 92,309.10 and 38,609.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,909.74, 92,309.10 and 38,609.96 is: 53,266.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,909.74 : 92,309.10 = 38,609.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,909.74/92,309.10 = 38,609.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,909.74x = 92,309.10 × 38,609.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,909.74x = 3,564,050,658.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,050,658.64/66,909.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,266.54

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