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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,279.73, 88,966.28 and 26,022.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,279.73, 88,966.28 and 26,022.75 is: 39,054.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,279.73 : 88,966.28 = 26,022.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,279.73/88,966.28 = 26,022.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,279.73x = 88,966.28 × 26,022.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,279.73x = 2,315,147,262.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,147,262.87/59,279.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,054.62

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