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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,861.28, 89,772.48 and 28,266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,861.28, 89,772.48 and 28,266.44 is: 42,390.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,861.28 : 89,772.48 = 28,266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,861.28/89,772.48 = 28,266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,861.28x = 89,772.48 × 28,266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,861.28x = 2,537,548,419.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,548,419.57/59,861.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,390.48

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