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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,993.96, 92,444.66 and 38,708.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,993.96, 92,444.66 and 38,708.76 is: 53,414.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,993.96 : 92,444.66 = 38,708.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,993.96/92,444.66 = 38,708.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,993.96x = 92,444.66 × 38,708.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,993.96x = 3,578,418,157.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,418,157.22/66,993.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,414.04

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