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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,155, 91,293.90 and 36,347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,155, 91,293.90 and 36,347 is: 50,158.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,155 : 91,293.90 = 36,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,155/91,293.90 = 36,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,155x = 91,293.90 × 36,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,155x = 3,318,259,383.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,259,383.30/66,155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,158.86

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