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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,419.28, 89,114.24 and 26,147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,419.28, 89,114.24 and 26,147.68 is: 39,215.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,419.28 : 89,114.24 = 26,147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,419.28/89,114.24 = 26,147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,419.28x = 89,114.24 × 26,147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,419.28x = 2,330,130,630.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,130,630.96/59,419.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,215.06

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