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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,982.62, 92,441.68 and 36,773.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,982.62, 92,441.68 and 36,773.06 is: 50,749.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,982.62 : 92,441.68 = 36,773.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,982.62/92,441.68 = 36,773.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,982.62x = 92,441.68 × 36,773.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,982.62x = 3,399,363,445.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399,363,445.14/66,982.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,749.93

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