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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,274.59, 85,945.38 and 23,991.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,274.59, 85,945.38 and 23,991.84 is: 36,001.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,274.59 : 85,945.38 = 23,991.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,274.59/85,945.38 = 23,991.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,274.59x = 85,945.38 × 23,991.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,274.59x = 2,061,987,805.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,987,805.70/57,274.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,001.79

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