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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,712.72, 92,085 and 44,071.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,712.72, 92,085 and 44,071.81 is: 60,833.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,712.72 : 92,085 = 44,071.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,712.72/92,085 = 44,071.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,712.72x = 92,085 × 44,071.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,712.72x = 4,058,352,623.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058,352,623.85/66,712.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,833.27

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