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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,766, 79,717.08 and 31,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,766, 79,717.08 and 31,270 is: 43,152.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,766 : 79,717.08 = 31,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,766/79,717.08 = 31,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,766x = 79,717.08 × 31,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,766x = 2,492,753,091.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492,753,091.60/57,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,152.60

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