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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,997.38, 86,993.10 and 33,995.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,997.38, 86,993.10 and 33,995.01 is: 50,990.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,997.38 : 86,993.10 = 33,995.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,997.38/86,993.10 = 33,995.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,997.38x = 86,993.10 × 33,995.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,997.38x = 2,957,331,304.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,957,331,304.43/57,997.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,990.77

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