Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,497, 99,745.50 and 33,665
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 66,497, 99,745.50 and 33,665 is: 50,497.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,497 : 99,745.50 = 33,665 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,497/99,745.50 = 33,665/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,497x = 99,745.50 × 33,665 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,497x = 3,357,932,257.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,357,932,257.50/66,497 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,497.50
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