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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,031.72, 90,015.18 and 42,535.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,031.72, 90,015.18 and 42,535.72 is: 63,780.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,031.72 : 90,015.18 = 42,535.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,031.72/90,015.18 = 42,535.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,031.72x = 90,015.18 × 42,535.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,031.72x = 3,828,860,492.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828,860,492.23/60,031.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,780.62

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