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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,372.04, 89,058.06 and 26,517

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,372.04, 89,058.06 and 26,517 is: 39,775.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,372.04 : 89,058.06 = 26,517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,372.04/89,058.06 = 26,517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,372.04x = 89,058.06 × 26,517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,372.04x = 2,361,552,577.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,552,577.02/59,372.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,775.50

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