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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,423.64, 86,152.20 and 35,251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,423.64, 86,152.20 and 35,251.24 is: 52,887.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,423.64 : 86,152.20 = 35,251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,423.64/86,152.20 = 35,251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,423.64x = 86,152.20 × 35,251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,423.64x = 3,036,971,878.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,971,878.73/57,423.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,887.14

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