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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,381.60, 89,072.40 and 28,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,381.60, 89,072.40 and 28,277.60 is: 42,416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,381.60 : 89,072.40 = 28,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,381.60/89,072.40 = 28,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,381.60x = 89,072.40 × 28,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,381.60x = 2,518,753,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,753,698.24/59,381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,416.40

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