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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,344.80, 99,517.20 and 45,349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,344.80, 99,517.20 and 45,349.60 is: 68,024.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,344.80 : 99,517.20 = 45,349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,344.80/99,517.20 = 45,349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,344.80x = 99,517.20 × 45,349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,344.80x = 4,513,065,213.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,513,065,213.12/66,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,024.40

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