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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,544.91, 149,315.54 and 24,665.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,544.91, 149,315.54 and 24,665.22 is: 36,997.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,544.91 : 149,315.54 = 24,665.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,544.91/149,315.54 = 24,665.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,544.91x = 149,315.54 × 24,665.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,544.91x = 3,682,900,520.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,900,520.19/99,544.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,997.38

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