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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,709.35, 86,555.34 and 18,261.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,709.35, 86,555.34 and 18,261.33 is: 27,389.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,709.35 : 86,555.34 = 18,261.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,709.35/86,555.34 = 18,261.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,709.35x = 86,555.34 × 18,261.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,709.35x = 1,580,615,627.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,615,627.00/57,709.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,389.25

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