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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,871.23, 92,281.73 and 36,658.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,871.23, 92,281.73 and 36,658.23 is: 50,588.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,871.23 : 92,281.73 = 36,658.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,871.23/92,281.73 = 36,658.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,871.23x = 92,281.73 × 36,658.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,871.23x = 3,382,884,699.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382,884,699.85/66,871.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,588.04

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