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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,905.44, 89,858.88 and 28,733.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,905.44, 89,858.88 and 28,733.76 is: 43,100.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,905.44 : 89,858.88 = 28,733.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,905.44/89,858.88 = 28,733.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,905.44x = 89,858.88 × 28,733.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,905.44x = 2,581,983,491.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,983,491.79/59,905.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,100.99

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