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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,526.89, 86,304.18 and 18,083.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,526.89, 86,304.18 and 18,083.97 is: 27,130.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,526.89 : 86,304.18 = 18,083.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,526.89/86,304.18 = 18,083.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,526.89x = 86,304.18 × 18,083.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,526.89x = 1,560,722,201.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,722,201.99/57,526.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,130.31

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