Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,378, 99,567 and 22,602
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 66,378, 99,567 and 22,602 is: 33,903
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,378 : 99,567 = 22,602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,378/99,567 = 22,602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,378x = 99,567 × 22,602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,378x = 2,250,413,334 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,250,413,334/66,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,903
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