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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,941.81, 92,379.17 and 38,663.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,941.81, 92,379.17 and 38,663.09 is: 53,354.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,941.81 : 92,379.17 = 38,663.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,941.81/92,379.17 = 38,663.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,941.81x = 92,379.17 × 38,663.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,941.81x = 3,571,664,163.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,664,163.84/66,941.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,354.76

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