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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,007.22, 85,511.03 and 33,617.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,007.22, 85,511.03 and 33,617.25 is: 50,425.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,007.22 : 85,511.03 = 33,617.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,007.22/85,511.03 = 33,617.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,007.22x = 85,511.03 × 33,617.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,007.22x = 2,874,645,505.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,645,505.18/57,007.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,425.99

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