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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,014.10, 63,021.15 and 40,070.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,014.10, 63,021.15 and 40,070.10 is: 60,105.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,014.10 : 63,021.15 = 40,070.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,014.10/63,021.15 = 40,070.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,014.10x = 63,021.15 × 40,070.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,014.10x = 2,525,263,782.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525,263,782.62/42,014.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,105.15

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