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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,946.78, 92,385.78 and 38,651.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,946.78, 92,385.78 and 38,651.86 is: 53,339.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,946.78 : 92,385.78 = 38,651.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,946.78/92,385.78 = 38,651.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,946.78x = 92,385.78 × 38,651.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,946.78x = 3,570,882,234.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570,882,234.55/66,946.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,339.12

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