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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,676.83, 86,514.70 and 18,233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,676.83, 86,514.70 and 18,233.94 is: 27,350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,676.83 : 86,514.70 = 18,233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,676.83/86,514.70 = 18,233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,676.83x = 86,514.70 × 18,233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,676.83x = 1,577,504,161.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,504,161.95/57,676.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,350.74

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