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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,696.32, 89,563.96 and 28,534

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,696.32, 89,563.96 and 28,534 is: 42,810.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,696.32 : 89,563.96 = 28,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,696.32/89,563.96 = 28,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,696.32x = 89,563.96 × 28,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,696.32x = 2,555,618,034.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,618,034.64/59,696.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,810.31

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