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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,872.76, 92,284.20 and 36,659.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,872.76, 92,284.20 and 36,659.34 is: 50,589.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,872.76 : 92,284.20 = 36,659.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,872.76/92,284.20 = 36,659.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,872.76x = 92,284.20 × 36,659.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,872.76x = 3,383,077,864.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,383,077,864.43/66,872.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,589.77

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