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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,557.47, 91,849.75 and 36,343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,557.47, 91,849.75 and 36,343 is: 50,153.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,557.47 : 91,849.75 = 36,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,557.47/91,849.75 = 36,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,557.47x = 91,849.75 × 36,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,557.47x = 3,338,095,464.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338,095,464.25/66,557.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,153.58

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