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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,750.92, 89,645.21 and 28,159.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,750.92, 89,645.21 and 28,159.70 is: 42,248.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,750.92 : 89,645.21 = 28,159.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,750.92/89,645.21 = 28,159.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,750.92x = 89,645.21 × 28,159.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,750.92x = 2,524,382,220.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,382,220.04/59,750.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,248.42

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