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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,444, 91,699.20 and 36,636

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,444, 91,699.20 and 36,636 is: 50,561.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,444 : 91,699.20 = 36,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,444/91,699.20 = 36,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,444x = 91,699.20 × 36,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,444x = 3,359,491,891.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,491,891.20/66,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,561.25

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