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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,417.32, 96,577.26 and 42,236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,417.32, 96,577.26 and 42,236.28 is: 63,322.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,417.32 : 96,577.26 = 42,236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,417.32/96,577.26 = 42,236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,417.32x = 96,577.26 × 42,236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,417.32x = 4,079,064,194.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079,064,194.99/64,417.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,322.48

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