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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,512.59, 129,774.02 and 24,183.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,512.59, 129,774.02 and 24,183.09 is: 36,276.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,512.59 : 129,774.02 = 24,183.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,512.59/129,774.02 = 24,183.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,512.59x = 129,774.02 × 24,183.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,512.59x = 3,138,336,684.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,336,684.41/86,512.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,276.07

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