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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,266.28, 99,327.11 and 32,555.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,266.28, 99,327.11 and 32,555.52 is: 48,797.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,266.28 : 99,327.11 = 32,555.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,266.28/99,327.11 = 32,555.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,266.28x = 99,327.11 × 32,555.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,266.28x = 3,233,645,553.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,645,553.37/66,266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,797.75

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