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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,977.16, 86,966.34 and 18,533.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,977.16, 86,966.34 and 18,533.40 is: 27,800.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,977.16 : 86,966.34 = 18,533.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,977.16/86,966.34 = 18,533.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,977.16x = 86,966.34 × 18,533.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,977.16x = 1,611,781,965.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,781,965.76/57,977.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,800.29

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