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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,799.70, 92,184.20 and 45,578.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,799.70, 92,184.20 and 45,578.51 is: 62,898.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,799.70 : 92,184.20 = 45,578.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,799.70/92,184.20 = 45,578.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,799.70x = 92,184.20 × 45,578.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,799.70x = 4,201,617,792.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,617,792.73/66,799.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,898.76

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