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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,377.24, 99,562.62 and 24,821

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,377.24, 99,562.62 and 24,821 is: 37,230.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,377.24 : 99,562.62 = 24,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,377.24/99,562.62 = 24,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,377.24x = 99,562.62 × 24,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,377.24x = 2,471,243,791.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,243,791.02/66,377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,230.29

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