Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,450, 91,701 and 36,642
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 66,450, 91,701 and 36,642 is: 50,565.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,450 : 91,701 = 36,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,450/91,701 = 36,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,450x = 91,701 × 36,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,450x = 3,360,108,042 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,360,108,042/66,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,565.96
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