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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,727.70, 86,591.55 and 48,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,727.70, 86,591.55 and 48,007.70 is: 72,011.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,727.70 : 86,591.55 = 48,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,727.70/86,591.55 = 48,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,727.70x = 86,591.55 × 48,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,727.70x = 4,157,061,154.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,061,154.94/57,727.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,011.55

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