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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,377.82, 89,070.40 and 26,113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,377.82, 89,070.40 and 26,113.56 is: 39,171.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,377.82 : 89,070.40 = 26,113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,377.82/89,070.40 = 26,113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,377.82x = 89,070.40 × 26,113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,377.82x = 2,325,945,234.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,945,234.62/59,377.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,171.95

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