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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,284.20, 96,411.90 and 42,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,284.20, 96,411.90 and 42,252.20 is: 63,368.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,284.20 : 96,411.90 = 42,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,284.20/96,411.90 = 42,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,284.20x = 96,411.90 × 42,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,284.20x = 4,073,614,881.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,073,614,881.18/64,284.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,368.84

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