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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,825.89, 92,219.76 and 36,612.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,825.89, 92,219.76 and 36,612.32 is: 50,525.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,825.89 : 92,219.76 = 36,612.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,825.89/92,219.76 = 36,612.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,825.89x = 92,219.76 × 36,612.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,825.89x = 3,376,379,363.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376,379,363.44/66,825.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,525.02

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