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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,219.59, 130,829.90 and 31,061.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87,219.59, 130,829.90 and 31,061.88 is: 46,593.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,219.59 : 130,829.90 = 31,061.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,219.59/130,829.90 = 31,061.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,219.59x = 130,829.90 × 31,061.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,219.59x = 4,063,822,498.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,063,822,498.90/87,219.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,593.00

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