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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,064.58, 96,097.21 and 42,017.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,064.58, 96,097.21 and 42,017.57 is: 63,026.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,064.58 : 96,097.21 = 42,017.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,064.58/96,097.21 = 42,017.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,064.58x = 96,097.21 × 42,017.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,064.58x = 4,037,771,247.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,037,771,247.98/64,064.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,026.58

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