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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,196.32, 88,795.92 and 28,034.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,196.32, 88,795.92 and 28,034.72 is: 42,052.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,196.32 : 88,795.92 = 28,034.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,196.32/88,795.92 = 28,034.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,196.32x = 88,795.92 × 28,034.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,196.32x = 2,489,368,754.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,368,754.34/59,196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,052.76

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