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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,474, 86,210.91 and 18,034.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,474, 86,210.91 and 18,034.14 is: 27,051.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,474 : 86,210.91 = 18,034.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,474/86,210.91 = 18,034.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,474x = 86,210.91 × 18,034.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,474x = 1,554,739,620.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,739,620.47/57,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,051.18

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