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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,234.64, 88,669.56 and 42,427.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,234.64, 88,669.56 and 42,427.76 is: 58,567.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,234.64 : 88,669.56 = 42,427.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,234.64/88,669.56 = 42,427.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,234.64x = 88,669.56 × 42,427.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,234.64x = 3,762,050,810.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,050,810.99/64,234.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,567.32

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