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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,968.51, 92,416.43 and 36,754.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,968.51, 92,416.43 and 36,754.08 is: 50,720.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,968.51 : 92,416.43 = 36,754.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,968.51/92,416.43 = 36,754.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,968.51x = 92,416.43 × 36,754.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,968.51x = 3,396,680,660.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,396,680,660.04/66,968.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,720.57

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