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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,640.94, 99,966.58 and 22,267.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,640.94, 99,966.58 and 22,267.86 is: 33,403.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,640.94 : 99,966.58 = 22,267.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,640.94/99,966.58 = 22,267.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,640.94x = 99,966.58 × 22,267.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,640.94x = 2,226,041,502.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,041,502.83/66,640.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,403.51

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