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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,999.70, 86,999.55 and 30,294.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,999.70, 86,999.55 and 30,294.10 is: 45,441.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,999.70 : 86,999.55 = 30,294.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,999.70/86,999.55 = 30,294.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,999.70x = 86,999.55 × 30,294.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,999.70x = 2,635,573,067.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,573,067.66/57,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,441.15

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