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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,999.47, 92,459.43 and 36,786.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,999.47, 92,459.43 and 36,786.74 is: 50,765.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,999.47 : 92,459.43 = 36,786.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,999.47/92,459.43 = 36,786.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,999.47x = 92,459.43 × 36,786.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,999.47x = 3,401,281,011.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,281,011.96/66,999.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,765.79

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