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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,259.13, 87,417.72 and 26,669.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,259.13, 87,417.72 and 26,669.13 is: 40,016.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,259.13 : 87,417.72 = 26,669.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,259.13/87,417.72 = 26,669.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,259.13x = 87,417.72 × 26,669.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,259.13x = 2,331,354,538.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,354,538.98/58,259.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,016.98

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