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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,644.48, 89,466.75 and 28,031.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,644.48, 89,466.75 and 28,031.34 is: 42,047.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,644.48 : 89,466.75 = 28,031.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,644.48/89,466.75 = 28,031.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,644.48x = 89,466.75 × 28,031.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,644.48x = 2,507,872,887.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,872,887.95/59,644.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,047.02

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