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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,306.60, 88,949.98 and 26,017.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,306.60, 88,949.98 and 26,017.74 is: 39,022.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,306.60 : 88,949.98 = 26,017.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,306.60/88,949.98 = 26,017.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,306.60x = 88,949.98 × 26,017.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,306.60x = 2,314,277,452.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,314,277,452.65/59,306.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,022.26

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