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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,997.61, 92,459.30 and 36,784.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,997.61, 92,459.30 and 36,784.20 is: 50,763.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,997.61 : 92,459.30 = 36,784.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,997.61/92,459.30 = 36,784.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,997.61x = 92,459.30 × 36,784.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,997.61x = 3,401,041,199.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,041,199.14/66,997.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,763.62

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