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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,310.70, 85,997.43 and 22,251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,310.70, 85,997.43 and 22,251.74 is: 33,389.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,310.70 : 85,997.43 = 22,251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,310.70/85,997.43 = 22,251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,310.70x = 85,997.43 × 22,251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,310.70x = 1,913,592,453.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,592,453.03/57,310.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,389.79

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