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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,416.76, 99,638.91 and 31,337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,416.76, 99,638.91 and 31,337.28 is: 47,012.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,416.76 : 99,638.91 = 31,337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,416.76/99,638.91 = 31,337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,416.76x = 99,638.91 × 31,337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,416.76x = 3,122,412,421.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122,412,421.56/66,416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,012.42

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