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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,286.60, 88,960.55 and 26,030.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,286.60, 88,960.55 and 26,030.03 is: 39,058.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,286.60 : 88,960.55 = 26,030.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,286.60/88,960.55 = 26,030.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,286.60x = 88,960.55 × 26,030.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,286.60x = 2,315,645,210.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,645,210.36/59,286.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,058.49

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