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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,942.62, 92,383.43 and 36,729.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,942.62, 92,383.43 and 36,729.21 is: 50,687.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,942.62 : 92,383.43 = 36,729.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,942.62/92,383.43 = 36,729.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,942.62x = 92,383.43 × 36,729.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,942.62x = 3,393,170,217.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,393,170,217.34/66,942.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,687.75

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