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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,016.66, 138,078.51 and 38,704.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,016.66, 138,078.51 and 38,704.74 is: 58,079.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,016.66 : 138,078.51 = 38,704.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,016.66/138,078.51 = 38,704.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,016.66x = 138,078.51 × 38,704.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,016.66x = 5,344,292,829.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,344,292,829.14/92,016.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,079.62

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