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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,444.89, 131,152.66 and 24,271.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87,444.89, 131,152.66 and 24,271.43 is: 36,403.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,444.89 : 131,152.66 = 24,271.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,444.89/131,152.66 = 24,271.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,444.89x = 131,152.66 × 24,271.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,444.89x = 3,183,262,606.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183,262,606.50/87,444.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,403.07

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