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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,786, 79,744.68 and 31,290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,786, 79,744.68 and 31,290 is: 43,180.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,786 : 79,744.68 = 31,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,786/79,744.68 = 31,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,786x = 79,744.68 × 31,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,786x = 2,495,211,037.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,211,037.20/57,786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,180.20

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