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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,977.01, 86,962.71 and 33,974.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,977.01, 86,962.71 and 33,974.70 is: 50,960.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,977.01 : 86,962.71 = 33,974.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,977.01/86,962.71 = 33,974.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,977.01x = 86,962.71 × 33,974.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,977.01x = 2,954,531,983.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954,531,983.44/57,977.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,960.41

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