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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,988.41, 86,996.22 and 18,005.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,988.41, 86,996.22 and 18,005.34 is: 27,012.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,988.41 : 86,996.22 = 18,005.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,988.41/86,996.22 = 18,005.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,988.41x = 86,996.22 × 18,005.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,988.41x = 1,566,396,519.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,396,519.81/57,988.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,012.23

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