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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,271.59, 91,453.86 and 36,056.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,271.59, 91,453.86 and 36,056.55 is: 49,757.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,271.59 : 91,453.86 = 36,056.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,271.59/91,453.86 = 36,056.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,271.59x = 91,453.86 × 36,056.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,271.59x = 3,297,510,675.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,297,510,675.78/66,271.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,757.53

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