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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,999.88, 92,459.46 and 36,785.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,999.88, 92,459.46 and 36,785.71 is: 50,764.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,999.88 : 92,459.46 = 36,785.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,999.88/92,459.46 = 36,785.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,999.88x = 92,459.46 × 36,785.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,999.88x = 3,401,186,882.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,186,882.32/66,999.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,764.07

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