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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,678.73, 130,011.62 and 31,274.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,678.73, 130,011.62 and 31,274.73 is: 46,909.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,678.73 : 130,011.62 = 31,274.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,678.73/130,011.62 = 31,274.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,678.73x = 130,011.62 × 31,274.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,678.73x = 4,066,078,155.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,066,078,155.99/86,678.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,909.76

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