Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,366, 99,549 and 22,590
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 66,366, 99,549 and 22,590 is: 33,885
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,366 : 99,549 = 22,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,366/99,549 = 22,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,366x = 99,549 × 22,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,366x = 2,248,811,910 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,248,811,910/66,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,885
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