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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,423.12, 86,141.16 and 26,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,423.12, 86,141.16 and 26,250 is: 39,377.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,423.12 : 86,141.16 = 26,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,423.12/86,141.16 = 26,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,423.12x = 86,141.16 × 26,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,423.12x = 2,261,205,450
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,205,450/57,423.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,377.96

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