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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,124, 91,266.88 and 37,846

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,124, 91,266.88 and 37,846 is: 52,236.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,124 : 91,266.88 = 37,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,124/91,266.88 = 37,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,124x = 91,266.88 × 37,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,124x = 3,454,086,340.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,454,086,340.48/66,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,236.50

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