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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,190.61, 91,343.65 and 35,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,190.61, 91,343.65 and 35,976 is: 49,647.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,190.61 : 91,343.65 = 35,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,190.61/91,343.65 = 35,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,190.61x = 91,343.65 × 35,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,190.61x = 3,286,179,062.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,179,062.46/66,190.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,647.21

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