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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,211.52, 99,273.44 and 26,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,211.52, 99,273.44 and 26,204 is: 39,288.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,211.52 : 99,273.44 = 26,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,211.52/99,273.44 = 26,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,211.52x = 99,273.44 × 26,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,211.52x = 2,601,361,221.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,361,221.76/66,211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,288.65

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