Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,936, 92,376 and 37,128
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 66,936, 92,376 and 37,128 is: 51,239.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,936 : 92,376 = 37,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,936/92,376 = 37,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,936x = 92,376 × 37,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,936x = 3,429,736,128 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,429,736,128/66,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,239.04
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