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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,222.48, 99,285.12 and 31,143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,222.48, 99,285.12 and 31,143 is: 46,691.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,222.48 : 99,285.12 = 31,143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,222.48/99,285.12 = 31,143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,222.48x = 99,285.12 × 31,143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,222.48x = 3,092,036,492.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,036,492.16/66,222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,691.64

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