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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,146.66, 130,727.28 and 30,999.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87,146.66, 130,727.28 and 30,999.08 is: 46,501.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,146.66 : 130,727.28 = 30,999.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,146.66/130,727.28 = 30,999.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,146.66x = 130,727.28 × 30,999.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,146.66x = 4,052,425,410.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,425,410.90/87,146.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,501.21

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