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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,989.46, 92,452.83 and 38,311.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,989.46, 92,452.83 and 38,311.80 is: 52,874.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,989.46 : 92,452.83 = 38,311.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,989.46/92,452.83 = 38,311.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,989.46x = 92,452.83 × 38,311.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,989.46x = 3,542,034,362.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,034,362.07/66,989.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,874.50

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