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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,951, 92,392.40 and 37,148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,951, 92,392.40 and 37,148.76 is: 51,265.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,951 : 92,392.40 = 37,148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,951/92,392.40 = 37,148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,951x = 92,392.40 × 37,148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,951x = 3,432,263,093.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,263,093.42/66,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,265.30

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