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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,216.76, 91,379.12 and 36,408.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,216.76, 91,379.12 and 36,408.76 is: 50,244.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,216.76 : 91,379.12 = 36,408.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,216.76/91,379.12 = 36,408.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,216.76x = 91,379.12 × 36,408.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,216.76x = 3,327,000,449.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,000,449.09/66,216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,244.08

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