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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,884.32, 89,845.92 and 28,722

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,884.32, 89,845.92 and 28,722 is: 43,092.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,884.32 : 89,845.92 = 28,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,884.32/89,845.92 = 28,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,884.32x = 89,845.92 × 28,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,884.32x = 2,580,554,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,554,514.24/59,884.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,092.32

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