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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,280.62, 85,954.38 and 23,997.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,280.62, 85,954.38 and 23,997.84 is: 36,010.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,280.62 : 85,954.38 = 23,997.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,280.62/85,954.38 = 23,997.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,280.62x = 85,954.38 × 23,997.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,280.62x = 2,062,719,458.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,719,458.54/57,280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,010.77

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