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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,916, 92,344.08 and 37,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,916, 92,344.08 and 37,108 is: 51,209.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,916 : 92,344.08 = 37,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,916/92,344.08 = 37,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,916x = 92,344.08 × 37,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,916x = 3,426,704,120.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,426,704,120.64/66,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,209.04

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