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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,578.69, 91,878.10 and 36,364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,578.69, 91,878.10 and 36,364.02 is: 50,182.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,578.69 : 91,878.10 = 36,364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,578.69/91,878.10 = 36,364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,578.69x = 91,878.10 × 36,364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,578.69x = 3,341,057,065.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341,057,065.96/66,578.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,182.08

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