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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,706.76, 85,057.26 and 17,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,706.76, 85,057.26 and 17,263 is: 25,893.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,706.76 : 85,057.26 = 17,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,706.76/85,057.26 = 17,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,706.76x = 85,057.26 × 17,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,706.76x = 1,468,343,479.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,343,479.38/56,706.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,893.62

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