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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,050.91, 98,945.14 and 36,395.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,050.91, 98,945.14 and 36,395.19 is: 54,520.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,050.91 : 98,945.14 = 36,395.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,050.91/98,945.14 = 36,395.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,050.91x = 98,945.14 × 36,395.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,050.91x = 3,601,127,169.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,127,169.88/66,050.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,520.48

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