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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,327.78, 85,997.10 and 22,270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,327.78, 85,997.10 and 22,270.14 is: 33,407.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,327.78 : 85,997.10 = 22,270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,327.78/85,997.10 = 22,270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,327.78x = 85,997.10 × 22,270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,327.78x = 1,915,167,456.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915,167,456.59/57,327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,407.32

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