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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,615, 134,422.50 and 31,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,615, 134,422.50 and 31,247 is: 46,870.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,615 : 134,422.50 = 31,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,615/134,422.50 = 31,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,615x = 134,422.50 × 31,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,615x = 4,200,299,857.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,200,299,857.50/89,615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,870.50

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