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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,674.70, 86,512.05 and 18,243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,674.70, 86,512.05 and 18,243.90 is: 27,365.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,674.70 : 86,512.05 = 18,243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,674.70/86,512.05 = 18,243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,674.70x = 86,512.05 × 18,243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,674.70x = 1,578,317,189.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,317,189.00/57,674.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,365.85

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