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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,878.68, 91,346.98 and 42,187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,878.68, 91,346.98 and 42,187.48 is: 63,301.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,878.68 : 91,346.98 = 42,187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,878.68/91,346.98 = 42,187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,878.68x = 91,346.98 × 42,187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,878.68x = 3,853,698,891.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853,698,891.81/60,878.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,301.29

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