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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,287.28, 99,371.97 and 24,159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,287.28, 99,371.97 and 24,159.44 is: 36,217.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,287.28 : 99,371.97 = 24,159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,287.28/99,371.97 = 24,159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,287.28x = 99,371.97 × 24,159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,287.28x = 2,400,770,650.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,770,650.04/66,287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,217.67

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