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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,429.63, 86,144.44 and 17,989.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,429.63, 86,144.44 and 17,989.82 is: 26,984.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,429.63 : 86,144.44 = 17,989.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,429.63/86,144.44 = 17,989.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,429.63x = 86,144.44 × 17,989.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,429.63x = 1,549,722,538.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,722,538.88/57,429.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,984.72

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