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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,265.46, 85,897.13 and 23,524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,265.46, 85,897.13 and 23,524.32 is: 35,286.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,265.46 : 85,897.13 = 23,524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,265.46/85,897.13 = 23,524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,265.46x = 85,897.13 × 23,524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,265.46x = 2,020,671,573.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,671,573.20/57,265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,286.04

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