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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,741, 86,614.02 and 18,301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,741, 86,614.02 and 18,301.02 is: 27,452.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,741 : 86,614.02 = 18,301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,741/86,614.02 = 18,301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,741x = 86,614.02 × 18,301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,741x = 1,585,124,912.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,124,912.30/57,741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,452.33

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