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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,275.73, 91,457.76 and 36,061.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,275.73, 91,457.76 and 36,061.17 is: 49,762.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,275.73 : 91,457.76 = 36,061.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,275.73/91,457.76 = 36,061.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,275.73x = 91,457.76 × 36,061.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,275.73x = 3,298,073,373.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,073,373.89/66,275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,762.92

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