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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,682.17, 92,023.70 and 36,469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,682.17, 92,023.70 and 36,469.44 is: 50,329.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,682.17 : 92,023.70 = 36,469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,682.17/92,023.70 = 36,469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,682.17x = 92,023.70 × 36,469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,682.17x = 3,356,052,623.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,052,623.38/66,682.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,329.09

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