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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,370.04, 89,055.06 and 26,515

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,370.04, 89,055.06 and 26,515 is: 39,772.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,370.04 : 89,055.06 = 26,515 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,370.04/89,055.06 = 26,515/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,370.04x = 89,055.06 × 26,515
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,370.04x = 2,361,294,915.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,294,915.90/59,370.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,772.50

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