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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,287.58, 91,475.91 and 36,479.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,287.58, 91,475.91 and 36,479.58 is: 50,341.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,287.58 : 91,475.91 = 36,479.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,287.58/91,475.91 = 36,479.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,287.58x = 91,475.91 × 36,479.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,287.58x = 3,337,002,776.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,002,776.92/66,287.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,341.30

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