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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,676.54, 86,514.28 and 18,233.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,676.54, 86,514.28 and 18,233.66 is: 27,350.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,676.54 : 86,514.28 = 18,233.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,676.54/86,514.28 = 18,233.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,676.54x = 86,514.28 × 18,233.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,676.54x = 1,577,472,239.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,472,239.93/57,676.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,350.33

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