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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,363.58, 89,064 and 26,111.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,363.58, 89,064 and 26,111.61 is: 39,175.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,363.58 : 89,064 = 26,111.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,363.58/89,064 = 26,111.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,363.58x = 89,064 × 26,111.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,363.58x = 2,325,604,433.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,604,433.04/59,363.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,175.61

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