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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,766.61, 85,149.67 and 17,323.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,766.61, 85,149.67 and 17,323.59 is: 25,985.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,766.61 : 85,149.67 = 17,323.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,766.61/85,149.67 = 17,323.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,766.61x = 85,149.67 × 17,323.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,766.61x = 1,475,097,971.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,097,971.72/56,766.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,985.31

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