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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,124, 99,186.54 and 24,571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,124, 99,186.54 and 24,571 is: 36,856.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,124 : 99,186.54 = 24,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,124/99,186.54 = 24,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,124x = 99,186.54 × 24,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,124x = 2,437,112,474.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,112,474.34/66,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,856.70

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