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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,483.16, 99,695.50 and 24,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,483.16, 99,695.50 and 24,901 is: 37,340.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,483.16 : 99,695.50 = 24,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,483.16/99,695.50 = 24,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,483.16x = 99,695.50 × 24,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,483.16x = 2,482,517,645.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,517,645.50/66,483.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,340.55

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