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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,999.76, 92,459.37 and 36,784.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,999.76, 92,459.37 and 36,784.33 is: 50,762.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,999.76 : 92,459.37 = 36,784.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,999.76/92,459.37 = 36,784.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,999.76x = 92,459.37 × 36,784.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,999.76x = 3,401,055,884.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,055,884.46/66,999.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,762.21

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