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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,969.64, 85,438.62 and 23,698.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,969.64, 85,438.62 and 23,698.44 is: 35,541.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,969.64 : 85,438.62 = 23,698.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,969.64/85,438.62 = 23,698.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,969.64x = 85,438.62 × 23,698.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,969.64x = 2,024,762,009.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,762,009.75/56,969.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,541.07

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