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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,366.57, 89,059.59 and 28,191.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,366.57, 89,059.59 and 28,191.29 is: 42,291.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,366.57 : 89,059.59 = 28,191.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,366.57/89,059.59 = 28,191.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,366.57x = 89,059.59 × 28,191.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,366.57x = 2,510,704,728.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,704,728.97/59,366.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,291.56

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