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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,271.24, 99,403.62 and 24,715

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,271.24, 99,403.62 and 24,715 is: 37,071.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,271.24 : 99,403.62 = 24,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,271.24/99,403.62 = 24,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,271.24x = 99,403.62 × 24,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,271.24x = 2,456,760,468.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,456,760,468.30/66,271.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,071.29

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