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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,360, 63,639.29 and 39,966.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,360, 63,639.29 and 39,966.26 is: 60,043.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,360 : 63,639.29 = 39,966.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,360/63,639.29 = 39,966.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,360x = 63,639.29 × 39,966.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,360x = 2,543,423,892.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,423,892.33/42,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,043.06

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