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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,292.59, 91,485.15 and 36,079.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,292.59, 91,485.15 and 36,079.59 is: 49,790.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,292.59 : 91,485.15 = 36,079.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,292.59/91,485.15 = 36,079.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,292.59x = 91,485.15 × 36,079.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,292.59x = 3,300,746,703.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,746,703.09/66,292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,790.58

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