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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,245, 99,372.12 and 21,902.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,245, 99,372.12 and 21,902.96 is: 32,855.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,245 : 99,372.12 = 21,902.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,245/99,372.12 = 21,902.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,245x = 99,372.12 × 21,902.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,245x = 2,176,543,569.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,543,569.48/66,245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,855.97

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