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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,332.16, 89,008.08 and 28,150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,332.16, 89,008.08 and 28,150.40 is: 42,230.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,332.16 : 89,008.08 = 28,150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,332.16/89,008.08 = 28,150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,332.16x = 89,008.08 × 28,150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,332.16x = 2,505,613,055.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,613,055.23/59,332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,230.27

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