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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,477.72, 91,739.28 and 36,669.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,477.72, 91,739.28 and 36,669.72 is: 50,604.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,477.72 : 91,739.28 = 36,669.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,477.72/91,739.28 = 36,669.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,477.72x = 91,739.28 × 36,669.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,477.72x = 3,364,053,710.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,053,710.60/66,477.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,604.23

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