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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,376.57, 89,068.50 and 26,112.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,376.57, 89,068.50 and 26,112.30 is: 39,170.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,376.57 : 89,068.50 = 26,112.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,376.57/89,068.50 = 26,112.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,376.57x = 89,068.50 × 26,112.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,376.57x = 2,325,783,392.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,783,392.55/59,376.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,170.05

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