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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,346.44, 91,553.94 and 36,538.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,346.44, 91,553.94 and 36,538.44 is: 50,420.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,346.44 : 91,553.94 = 36,538.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,346.44/91,553.94 = 36,538.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,346.44x = 91,553.94 × 36,538.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,346.44x = 3,345,238,143.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345,238,143.45/66,346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,420.76

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