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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,285.58, 88,959.04 and 26,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,285.58, 88,959.04 and 26,029 is: 39,056.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,285.58 : 88,959.04 = 26,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,285.58/88,959.04 = 26,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,285.58x = 88,959.04 × 26,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,285.58x = 2,315,514,852.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,514,852.16/59,285.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,056.97

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