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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,348.91, 85,975.99 and 25,305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,348.91, 85,975.99 and 25,305.16 is: 37,936.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,348.91 : 85,975.99 = 25,305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,348.91/85,975.99 = 25,305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,348.91x = 85,975.99 × 25,305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,348.91x = 2,175,636,183.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,636,183.11/57,348.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,936.84

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