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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,882.52, 89,743.97 and 28,300.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,882.52, 89,743.97 and 28,300.97 is: 42,413.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,882.52 : 89,743.97 = 28,300.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,882.52/89,743.97 = 28,300.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,882.52x = 89,743.97 × 28,300.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,882.52x = 2,539,840,812.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,840,812.43/59,882.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,413.73

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