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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,611.64, 99,431.51 and 58,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,611.64, 99,431.51 and 58,204 is: 86,881.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,611.64 : 99,431.51 = 58,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,611.64/99,431.51 = 58,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,611.64x = 99,431.51 × 58,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,611.64x = 5,787,311,608.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,787,311,608.04/66,611.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,881.39

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