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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,557.16, 99,806.58 and 24,975

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,557.16, 99,806.58 and 24,975 is: 37,451.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,557.16 : 99,806.58 = 24,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,557.16/99,806.58 = 24,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,557.16x = 99,806.58 × 24,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,557.16x = 2,492,669,335.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492,669,335.50/66,557.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,451.56

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