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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,313.26, 88,988.57 and 26,061.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,313.26, 88,988.57 and 26,061.29 is: 39,100.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,313.26 : 88,988.57 = 26,061.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,313.26/88,988.57 = 26,061.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,313.26x = 88,988.57 × 26,061.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,313.26x = 2,319,157,432.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,157,432.80/59,313.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,100.15

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