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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,719.72, 86,588.48 and 24,440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,719.72, 86,588.48 and 24,440 is: 36,663.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,719.72 : 86,588.48 = 24,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,719.72/86,588.48 = 24,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,719.72x = 86,588.48 × 24,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,719.72x = 2,116,222,451.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,222,451.20/57,719.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,663.77

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