Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,596.55, 91,901.71 and 36,382
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 66,596.55, 91,901.71 and 36,382 is: 50,206.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,596.55 : 91,901.71 = 36,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,596.55/91,901.71 = 36,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,596.55x = 91,901.71 × 36,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,596.55x = 3,343,568,013.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,343,568,013.22/66,596.55 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,206.32
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