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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,968.96, 92,394.22 and 38,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,968.96, 92,394.22 and 38,268 is: 52,796.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,968.96 : 92,394.22 = 38,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,968.96/92,394.22 = 38,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,968.96x = 92,394.22 × 38,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,968.96x = 3,535,742,010.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535,742,010.96/66,968.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,796.73

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