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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,679, 130,018.50 and 21,015

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,679, 130,018.50 and 21,015 is: 31,522.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,679 : 130,018.50 = 21,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,679/130,018.50 = 21,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,679x = 130,018.50 × 21,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,679x = 2,732,338,777.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,338,777.50/86,679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,522.50

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