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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,977.52, 100,463.40 and 20,229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,977.52, 100,463.40 and 20,229 is: 30,342.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,977.52 : 100,463.40 = 20,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,977.52/100,463.40 = 20,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,977.52x = 100,463.40 × 20,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,977.52x = 2,032,274,118.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,274,118.60/66,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,342.63

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