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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,369.04, 89,053.56 and 26,514

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,369.04, 89,053.56 and 26,514 is: 39,771

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,369.04 : 89,053.56 = 26,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,369.04/89,053.56 = 26,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,369.04x = 89,053.56 × 26,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,369.04x = 2,361,166,089.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,166,089.84/59,369.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,771

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