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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,259.76, 85,889.64 and 31,015.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,259.76, 85,889.64 and 31,015.76 is: 46,523.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,259.76 : 85,889.64 = 31,015.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,259.76/85,889.64 = 31,015.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,259.76x = 85,889.64 × 31,015.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,259.76x = 2,663,932,050.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,932,050.29/57,259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,523.64

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