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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,726.70, 86,590.05 and 48,006.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,726.70, 86,590.05 and 48,006.70 is: 72,010.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,726.70 : 86,590.05 = 48,006.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,726.70/86,590.05 = 48,006.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,726.70x = 86,590.05 × 48,006.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,726.70x = 4,156,902,553.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156,902,553.34/57,726.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,010.05

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