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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,714.82, 86,563.57 and 18,266.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,714.82, 86,563.57 and 18,266.82 is: 27,397.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,714.82 : 86,563.57 = 18,266.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,714.82/86,563.57 = 18,266.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,714.82x = 86,563.57 × 18,266.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,714.82x = 1,581,241,151.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,241,151.75/57,714.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,397.49

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