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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,706.56, 86,570.37 and 26,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,706.56, 86,570.37 and 26,541 is: 39,816.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,706.56 : 86,570.37 = 26,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,706.56/86,570.37 = 26,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,706.56x = 86,570.37 × 26,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,706.56x = 2,297,664,190.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,664,190.17/57,706.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,816.34

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