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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,001.23, 85,486.95 and 17,010.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,001.23, 85,486.95 and 17,010.81 is: 25,511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,001.23 : 85,486.95 = 17,010.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,001.23/85,486.95 = 17,010.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,001.23x = 85,486.95 × 17,010.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,001.23x = 1,454,202,263.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,202,263.93/57,001.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,511.77

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