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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,171.72, 99,277.38 and 24,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,171.72, 99,277.38 and 24,051 is: 36,083.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,171.72 : 99,277.38 = 24,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,171.72/99,277.38 = 24,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,171.72x = 99,277.38 × 24,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,171.72x = 2,387,720,266.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,720,266.38/66,171.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,083.70

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