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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,139.10, 88,708.65 and 28,035.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,139.10, 88,708.65 and 28,035.10 is: 42,052.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,139.10 : 88,708.65 = 28,035.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,139.10/88,708.65 = 28,035.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,139.10x = 88,708.65 × 28,035.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,139.10x = 2,486,955,873.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,955,873.62/59,139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,052.65

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