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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,287.66, 99,372.51 and 24,159.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,287.66, 99,372.51 and 24,159.83 is: 36,218.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,287.66 : 99,372.51 = 24,159.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,287.66/99,372.51 = 24,159.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,287.66x = 99,372.51 × 24,159.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,287.66x = 2,400,822,451.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,822,451.41/66,287.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,218.24

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