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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,855.65, 86,779.83 and 18,441.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,855.65, 86,779.83 and 18,441.05 is: 27,660.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,855.65 : 86,779.83 = 18,441.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,855.65/86,779.83 = 18,441.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,855.65x = 86,779.83 × 18,441.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,855.65x = 1,600,311,184.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,311,184.02/57,855.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,660.41

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