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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,573.59, 86,369.63 and 24,298.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,573.59, 86,369.63 and 24,298.58 is: 36,451.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,573.59 : 86,369.63 = 24,298.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,573.59/86,369.63 = 24,298.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,573.59x = 86,369.63 × 24,298.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,573.59x = 2,098,659,458.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,659,458.56/57,573.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,451.78

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