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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,189.71, 96,284.84 and 42,142.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,189.71, 96,284.84 and 42,142.59 is: 63,214.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,189.71 : 96,284.84 = 42,142.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,189.71/96,284.84 = 42,142.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,189.71x = 96,284.84 × 42,142.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,189.71x = 4,057,692,324.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,057,692,324.62/64,189.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,214.06

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