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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,315.52, 88,998.08 and 26,018.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,315.52, 88,998.08 and 26,018.40 is: 39,038.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,315.52 : 88,998.08 = 26,018.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,315.52/88,998.08 = 26,018.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,315.52x = 88,998.08 × 26,018.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,315.52x = 2,315,587,644.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,587,644.67/59,315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,038.48

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