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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,187.60, 96,281.40 and 42,069.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,187.60, 96,281.40 and 42,069.20 is: 63,103.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,187.60 : 96,281.40 = 42,069.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,187.60/96,281.40 = 42,069.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,187.60x = 96,281.40 × 42,069.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,187.60x = 4,050,481,472.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050,481,472.88/64,187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,103.80

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