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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,161.72, 99,253.50 and 30,658.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,161.72, 99,253.50 and 30,658.52 is: 45,992.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,161.72 : 99,253.50 = 30,658.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,161.72/99,253.50 = 30,658.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,161.72x = 99,253.50 × 30,658.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,161.72x = 3,042,965,414.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,965,414.82/66,161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,992.84

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