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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,718.38, 92,146.95 and 45,460.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,718.38, 92,146.95 and 45,460.74 is: 62,787.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,718.38 : 92,146.95 = 45,460.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,718.38/92,146.95 = 45,460.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,718.38x = 92,146.95 × 45,460.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,718.38x = 4,189,068,535.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,189,068,535.74/66,718.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,787.32

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