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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,338.80, 98,008.20 and 42,010.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,338.80, 98,008.20 and 42,010.80 is: 63,016.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,338.80 : 98,008.20 = 42,010.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,338.80/98,008.20 = 42,010.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,338.80x = 98,008.20 × 42,010.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,338.80x = 4,117,402,888.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117,402,888.56/65,338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,016.20

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