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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,033.64, 85,572.36 and 40,182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,033.64, 85,572.36 and 40,182.84 is: 60,289.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,033.64 : 85,572.36 = 40,182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,033.64/85,572.36 = 40,182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,033.64x = 85,572.36 × 40,182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,033.64x = 3,438,540,450.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,540,450.30/57,033.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,289.69

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