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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,286.16, 99,399.96 and 35,114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,286.16, 99,399.96 and 35,114 is: 52,655.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,286.16 : 99,399.96 = 35,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,286.16/99,399.96 = 35,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,286.16x = 99,399.96 × 35,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,286.16x = 3,490,330,195.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490,330,195.44/66,286.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,655.49

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