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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,132, 91,262.88 and 36,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,132, 91,262.88 and 36,324 is: 50,127.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,132 : 91,262.88 = 36,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,132/91,262.88 = 36,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,132x = 91,262.88 × 36,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,132x = 3,315,032,853.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,032,853.12/66,132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,127.52

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