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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,985.80, 86,978.70 and 34,657.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,985.80, 86,978.70 and 34,657.80 is: 51,986.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,985.80 : 86,978.70 = 34,657.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,985.80/86,978.70 = 34,657.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,985.80x = 86,978.70 × 34,657.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,985.80x = 3,014,490,388.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,490,388.86/57,985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,986.70

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