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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,216.80, 99,325.20 and 45,221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,216.80, 99,325.20 and 45,221.60 is: 67,832.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,216.80 : 99,325.20 = 45,221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,216.80/99,325.20 = 45,221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,216.80x = 99,325.20 × 45,221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,216.80x = 4,491,644,464.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,491,644,464.32/66,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,832.40

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