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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,359.52, 86,005.68 and 17,366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,359.52, 86,005.68 and 17,366.64 is: 26,039.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,359.52 : 86,005.68 = 17,366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,359.52/86,005.68 = 17,366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,359.52x = 86,005.68 × 17,366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,359.52x = 1,493,629,682.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,629,682.52/57,359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,039.79

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