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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,825.59, 89,738.38 and 28,225.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,825.59, 89,738.38 and 28,225.26 is: 42,337.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,825.59 : 89,738.38 = 28,225.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,825.59/89,738.38 = 28,225.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,825.59x = 89,738.38 × 28,225.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,825.59x = 2,532,889,142.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,889,142.76/59,825.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,337.89

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