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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,086.76, 130,688.40 and 31,682.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87,086.76, 130,688.40 and 31,682.76 is: 47,545.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,086.76 : 130,688.40 = 31,682.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,086.76/130,688.40 = 31,682.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,086.76x = 130,688.40 × 31,682.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,086.76x = 4,140,569,211.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,140,569,211.98/87,086.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,545.34

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