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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,865.97, 131,771.72 and 31,698.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87,865.97, 131,771.72 and 31,698.78 is: 47,538.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,865.97 : 131,771.72 = 31,698.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,865.97/131,771.72 = 31,698.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,865.97x = 131,771.72 × 31,698.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,865.97x = 4,177,002,604.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,002,604.01/87,865.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,538.35

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