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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,436.50, 91,682.38 and 36,628.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,436.50, 91,682.38 and 36,628.50 is: 50,547.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,436.50 : 91,682.38 = 36,628.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,436.50/91,682.38 = 36,628.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,436.50x = 91,682.38 × 36,628.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,436.50x = 3,358,188,055.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358,188,055.83/66,436.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,547.34

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