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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,275.59, 85,946.88 and 23,992.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,275.59, 85,946.88 and 23,992.84 is: 36,003.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,275.59 : 85,946.88 = 23,992.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,275.59/85,946.88 = 23,992.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,275.59x = 85,946.88 × 23,992.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,275.59x = 2,062,109,740.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,109,740.34/57,275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,003.29

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