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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,713.76, 85,067.76 and 17,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,713.76, 85,067.76 and 17,270 is: 25,904.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,713.76 : 85,067.76 = 17,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,713.76/85,067.76 = 17,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,713.76x = 85,067.76 × 17,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,713.76x = 1,469,120,215.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,120,215.20/56,713.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,904.12

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