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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,663.08, 91,994.82 and 36,855.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,663.08, 91,994.82 and 36,855.08 is: 50,859.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,663.08 : 91,994.82 = 36,855.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,663.08/91,994.82 = 36,855.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,663.08x = 91,994.82 × 36,855.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,663.08x = 3,390,476,450.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,390,476,450.69/66,663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,859.88

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