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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,769, 92,141.22 and 36,961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,769, 92,141.22 and 36,961 is: 51,006.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,769 : 92,141.22 = 36,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,769/92,141.22 = 36,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,769x = 92,141.22 × 36,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,769x = 3,405,631,632.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,631,632.42/66,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,006.18

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