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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,292.79, 130,946.73 and 24,112.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87,292.79, 130,946.73 and 24,112.89 is: 36,171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,292.79 : 130,946.73 = 24,112.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,292.79/130,946.73 = 24,112.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,292.79x = 130,946.73 × 24,112.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,292.79x = 3,157,504,005.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,504,005.93/87,292.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,171.42

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