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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,674, 92,011.20 and 36,866

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,674, 92,011.20 and 36,866 is: 50,875.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,674 : 92,011.20 = 36,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,674/92,011.20 = 36,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,674x = 92,011.20 × 36,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,674x = 3,392,084,899.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392,084,899.20/66,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,875.68

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