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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,004.80, 90,007.20 and 42,290.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,004.80, 90,007.20 and 42,290.10 is: 63,435.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,004.80 : 90,007.20 = 42,290.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,004.80/90,007.20 = 42,290.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,004.80x = 90,007.20 × 42,290.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,004.80x = 3,806,413,488.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,806,413,488.72/60,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,435.15

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