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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,266.60, 87,399.90 and 26,676.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,266.60, 87,399.90 and 26,676.60 is: 40,014.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,266.60 : 87,399.90 = 26,676.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,266.60/87,399.90 = 26,676.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,266.60x = 87,399.90 × 26,676.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,266.60x = 2,331,532,172.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,532,172.34/58,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,014.90

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