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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,999.42, 92,460.96 and 36,786.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,999.42, 92,460.96 and 36,786.69 is: 50,766.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,999.42 : 92,460.96 = 36,786.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,999.42/92,460.96 = 36,786.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,999.42x = 92,460.96 × 36,786.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,999.42x = 3,401,332,672.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,332,672.62/66,999.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,766.60

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