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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,682.87, 92,018.96 and 36,462.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,682.87, 92,018.96 and 36,462.33 is: 50,316.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,682.87 : 92,018.96 = 36,462.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,682.87/92,018.96 = 36,462.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,682.87x = 92,018.96 × 36,462.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,682.87x = 3,355,225,685.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,225,685.78/66,682.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,316.16

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