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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,294.72, 85,975.44 and 24,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,294.72, 85,975.44 and 24,012 is: 36,031.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,294.72 : 85,975.44 = 24,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,294.72/85,975.44 = 24,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,294.72x = 85,975.44 × 24,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,294.72x = 2,064,442,265.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,442,265.28/57,294.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,031.98

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