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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,558.16, 99,808.08 and 24,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,558.16, 99,808.08 and 24,976 is: 37,453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,558.16 : 99,808.08 = 24,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,558.16/99,808.08 = 24,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,558.16x = 99,808.08 × 24,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,558.16x = 2,492,806,606.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492,806,606.08/66,558.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,453.06

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