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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,445.62, 86,179.37 and 17,992.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,445.62, 86,179.37 and 17,992.14 is: 26,991.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,445.62 : 86,179.37 = 17,992.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,445.62/86,179.37 = 17,992.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,445.62x = 86,179.37 × 17,992.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,445.62x = 1,550,551,200.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,551,200.19/57,445.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,991.63

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