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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,243, 91,416.78 and 36,435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,243, 91,416.78 and 36,435 is: 50,281.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,243 : 91,416.78 = 36,435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,243/91,416.78 = 36,435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,243x = 91,416.78 × 36,435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,243x = 3,330,770,379.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,770,379.30/66,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,281.09

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