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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,795, 92,177.10 and 36,987

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,795, 92,177.10 and 36,987 is: 51,042.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,795 : 92,177.10 = 36,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,795/92,177.10 = 36,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,795x = 92,177.10 × 36,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,795x = 3,409,354,397.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409,354,397.70/66,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,042.06

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