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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,979.66, 89,840.09 and 28,341.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,979.66, 89,840.09 and 28,341.96 is: 42,451.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,979.66 : 89,840.09 = 28,341.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,979.66/89,840.09 = 28,341.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,979.66x = 89,840.09 × 28,341.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,979.66x = 2,546,244,095.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,244,095.47/59,979.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,451.79

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