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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,423.63, 89,164.80 and 26,139.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,423.63, 89,164.80 and 26,139.51 is: 39,222.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,423.63 : 89,164.80 = 26,139.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,423.63/89,164.80 = 26,139.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,423.63x = 89,164.80 × 26,139.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,423.63x = 2,330,724,181.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,724,181.25/59,423.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,222.18

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