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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,222.78, 91,387.89 and 36,008.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,222.78, 91,387.89 and 36,008.07 is: 49,691.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,222.78 : 91,387.89 = 36,008.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,222.78/91,387.89 = 36,008.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,222.78x = 91,387.89 × 36,008.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,222.78x = 3,290,701,540.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290,701,540.27/66,222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,691.38

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