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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,588.84, 89,247.18 and 28,445.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,588.84, 89,247.18 and 28,445.96 is: 42,603.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,588.84 : 89,247.18 = 28,445.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,588.84/89,247.18 = 28,445.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,588.84x = 89,247.18 × 28,445.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,588.84x = 2,538,721,712.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,721,712.39/59,588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,603.98

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