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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,314.70, 131,029.65 and 31,910.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87,314.70, 131,029.65 and 31,910.70 is: 47,887.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,314.70 : 131,029.65 = 31,910.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,314.70/131,029.65 = 31,910.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,314.70x = 131,029.65 × 31,910.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,314.70x = 4,181,247,852.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181,247,852.26/87,314.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,887.10

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