Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,484.16, 99,697 and 24,902
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 66,484.16, 99,697 and 24,902 is: 37,342.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,484.16 : 99,697 = 24,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,484.16/99,697 = 24,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,484.16x = 99,697 × 24,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,484.16x = 2,482,654,694 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,482,654,694/66,484.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,342.05
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