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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,843.61, 89,755.67 and 28,253.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,843.61, 89,755.67 and 28,253.61 is: 42,375.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,843.61 : 89,755.67 = 28,253.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,843.61/89,755.67 = 28,253.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,843.61x = 89,755.67 × 28,253.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,843.61x = 2,535,921,766.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535,921,766.10/59,843.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,375.82

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