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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,979.84, 90,028.07 and 28,836.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,979.84, 90,028.07 and 28,836.96 is: 43,283.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,979.84 : 90,028.07 = 28,836.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,979.84/90,028.07 = 28,836.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,979.84x = 90,028.07 × 28,836.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,979.84x = 2,596,135,853.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596,135,853.47/59,979.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,283.47

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