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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,539.36, 89,332.08 and 28,377.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,539.36, 89,332.08 and 28,377.76 is: 42,577.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,539.36 : 89,332.08 = 28,377.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,539.36/89,332.08 = 28,377.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,539.36x = 89,332.08 × 28,377.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,539.36x = 2,535,044,326.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535,044,326.54/59,539.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,577.62

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