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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,348.60, 89,022.90 and 28,244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,348.60, 89,022.90 and 28,244.60 is: 42,366.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,348.60 : 89,022.90 = 28,244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,348.60/89,022.90 = 28,244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,348.60x = 89,022.90 × 28,244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,348.60x = 2,514,416,201.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514,416,201.34/59,348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,366.90

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