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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,292.10, 88,968.80 and 26,035.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,292.10, 88,968.80 and 26,035.53 is: 39,066.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,292.10 : 88,968.80 = 26,035.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,292.10/88,968.80 = 26,035.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,292.10x = 88,968.80 × 26,035.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,292.10x = 2,316,349,861.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,349,861.46/59,292.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,066.75

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