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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,221.94, 88,876.91 and 28,057.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,221.94, 88,876.91 and 28,057.30 is: 42,106.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,221.94 : 88,876.91 = 28,057.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,221.94/88,876.91 = 28,057.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,221.94x = 88,876.91 × 28,057.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,221.94x = 2,493,646,126.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,646,126.94/59,221.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,106.80

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