Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,308, 99,462 and 22,532
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 66,308, 99,462 and 22,532 is: 33,798
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,308 : 99,462 = 22,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,308/99,462 = 22,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,308x = 99,462 × 22,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,308x = 2,241,077,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,241,077,784/66,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,798
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