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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,713, 92,064.30 and 36,498.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,713, 92,064.30 and 36,498.68 is: 50,368.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,713 : 92,064.30 = 36,498.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,713/92,064.30 = 36,498.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,713x = 92,064.30 × 36,498.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,713x = 3,360,225,425.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,360,225,425.12/66,713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,368.38

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