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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,947.74, 92,387.88 and 38,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,947.74, 92,387.88 and 38,268 is: 52,809.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,947.74 : 92,387.88 = 38,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,947.74/92,387.88 = 38,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,947.74x = 92,387.88 × 38,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,947.74x = 3,535,499,391.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535,499,391.84/66,947.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,809.84

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