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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,741, 92,102.57 and 36,526.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,741, 92,102.57 and 36,526.34 is: 50,406.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,741 : 92,102.57 = 36,526.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,741/92,102.57 = 36,526.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,741x = 92,102.57 × 36,526.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,741x = 3,364,169,143.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,169,143.55/66,741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,406.33

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