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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,934.63, 92,371.02 and 36,721.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,934.63, 92,371.02 and 36,721.49 is: 50,676.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,934.63 : 92,371.02 = 36,721.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,934.63/92,371.02 = 36,721.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,934.63x = 92,371.02 × 36,721.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,934.63x = 3,392,001,487.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392,001,487.22/66,934.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,676.33

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