Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,497, 91,765.86 and 36,689
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 66,497, 91,765.86 and 36,689 is: 50,630.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,497 : 91,765.86 = 36,689 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,497/91,765.86 = 36,689/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,497x = 91,765.86 × 36,689 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,497x = 3,366,797,637.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,366,797,637.54/66,497 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,630.82
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