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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,590.04, 86,348.08 and 24,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,590.04, 86,348.08 and 24,301 is: 36,435.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,590.04 : 86,348.08 = 24,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,590.04/86,348.08 = 24,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,590.04x = 86,348.08 × 24,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,590.04x = 2,098,344,692.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,344,692.08/57,590.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,435.90

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