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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,977.85, 92,427.94 and 36,762.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,977.85, 92,427.94 and 36,762.96 is: 50,732.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,977.85 : 92,427.94 = 36,762.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,977.85/92,427.94 = 36,762.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,977.85x = 92,427.94 × 36,762.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,977.85x = 3,397,924,477.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,924,477.29/66,977.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,732.06

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