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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,257.31, 88,910.67 and 26,001.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,257.31, 88,910.67 and 26,001.28 is: 39,012.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,257.31 : 88,910.67 = 26,001.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,257.31/88,910.67 = 26,001.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,257.31x = 88,910.67 × 26,001.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,257.31x = 2,311,791,225.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,311,791,225.66/59,257.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,012.76

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