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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,283.08, 88,955.30 and 26,026.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,283.08, 88,955.30 and 26,026.50 is: 39,053.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,283.08 : 88,955.30 = 26,026.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,283.08/88,955.30 = 26,026.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,283.08x = 88,955.30 × 26,026.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,283.08x = 2,315,195,115.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,195,115.45/59,283.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,053.22

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