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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,607.23, 89,435.33 and 28,422.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,607.23, 89,435.33 and 28,422.59 is: 42,645.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,607.23 : 89,435.33 = 28,422.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,607.23/89,435.33 = 28,422.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,607.23x = 89,435.33 × 28,422.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,607.23x = 2,541,983,716.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,983,716.10/59,607.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,645.56

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