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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,660.16, 89,492.96 and 42,208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,660.16, 89,492.96 and 42,208 is: 63,313.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,660.16 : 89,492.96 = 42,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,660.16/89,492.96 = 42,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,660.16x = 89,492.96 × 42,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,660.16x = 3,777,318,855.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,777,318,855.68/59,660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,313.92

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