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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,627.13, 89,438.82 and 28,029.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,627.13, 89,438.82 and 28,029.52 is: 42,043.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,627.13 : 89,438.82 = 28,029.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,627.13/89,438.82 = 28,029.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,627.13x = 89,438.82 × 28,029.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,627.13x = 2,506,927,193.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,927,193.97/59,627.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,043.40

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