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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,376.82, 89,068.89 and 26,112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,376.82, 89,068.89 and 26,112.55 is: 39,170.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,376.82 : 89,068.89 = 26,112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,376.82/89,068.89 = 26,112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,376.82x = 89,068.89 × 26,112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,376.82x = 2,325,815,843.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,815,843.57/59,376.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,170.43

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