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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,473, 91,732.74 and 36,665

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,473, 91,732.74 and 36,665 is: 50,597.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,473 : 91,732.74 = 36,665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,473/91,732.74 = 36,665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,473x = 91,732.74 × 36,665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,473x = 3,363,380,912.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,380,912.10/66,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,597.70

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