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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,310.67, 85,966.55 and 17,329.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,310.67, 85,966.55 and 17,329.97 is: 25,995.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,310.67 : 85,966.55 = 17,329.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,310.67/85,966.55 = 17,329.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,310.67x = 85,966.55 × 17,329.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,310.67x = 1,489,797,346.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,797,346.00/57,310.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,995.12

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