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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,451.75, 86,211.34 and 24,169.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,451.75, 86,211.34 and 24,169.25 is: 36,268.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,451.75 : 86,211.34 = 24,169.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,451.75/86,211.34 = 24,169.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,451.75x = 86,211.34 × 24,169.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,451.75x = 2,083,663,584.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,663,584.40/57,451.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,268.06

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