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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,887.68, 89,850.96 and 28,725.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,887.68, 89,850.96 and 28,725.36 is: 43,097.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,887.68 : 89,850.96 = 28,725.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,887.68/89,850.96 = 28,725.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,887.68x = 89,850.96 × 28,725.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,887.68x = 2,581,001,172.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,001,172.35/59,887.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,097.36

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