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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,906, 92,330.28 and 37,098

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,906, 92,330.28 and 37,098 is: 51,195.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,906 : 92,330.28 = 37,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,906/92,330.28 = 37,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,906x = 92,330.28 × 37,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,906x = 3,425,268,727.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,268,727.44/66,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,195.24

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