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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,287.82, 129,188.41 and 45,669.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,287.82, 129,188.41 and 45,669.32 is: 68,375.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,287.82 : 129,188.41 = 45,669.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,287.82/129,188.41 = 45,669.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,287.82x = 129,188.41 × 45,669.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,287.82x = 5,899,947,045.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,899,947,045.38/86,287.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,375.20

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