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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,989.87, 92,445.67 and 36,775.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,989.87, 92,445.67 and 36,775.72 is: 50,750.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,989.87 : 92,445.67 = 36,775.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,989.87/92,445.67 = 36,775.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,989.87x = 92,445.67 × 36,775.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,989.87x = 3,399,756,236.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399,756,236.66/66,989.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,750.30

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