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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,993.96, 92,459.87 and 38,699.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,993.96, 92,459.87 and 38,699.65 is: 53,410.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,993.96 : 92,459.87 = 38,699.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,993.96/92,459.87 = 38,699.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,993.96x = 92,459.87 × 38,699.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,993.96x = 3,578,164,360.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,164,360.78/66,993.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,410.25

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