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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,415.34, 129,603.54 and 31,011.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,415.34, 129,603.54 and 31,011.34 is: 46,510.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,415.34 : 129,603.54 = 31,011.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,415.34/129,603.54 = 31,011.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,415.34x = 129,603.54 × 31,011.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,415.34x = 4,019,179,444.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,179,444.14/86,415.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,510.02

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