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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,265.13, 85,931.31 and 23,982.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,265.13, 85,931.31 and 23,982.64 is: 35,988.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,265.13 : 85,931.31 = 23,982.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,265.13/85,931.31 = 23,982.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,265.13x = 85,931.31 × 23,982.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,265.13x = 2,060,859,547.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,859,547.57/57,265.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,988.03

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