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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,287.76, 91,477.12 and 36,479.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,287.76, 91,477.12 and 36,479.76 is: 50,342.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,287.76 : 91,477.12 = 36,479.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,287.76/91,477.12 = 36,479.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,287.76x = 91,477.12 × 36,479.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,287.76x = 3,337,063,383.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,063,383.09/66,287.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,342.07

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