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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,429.66, 89,173.51 and 26,145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,429.66, 89,173.51 and 26,145.56 is: 39,231.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,429.66 : 89,173.51 = 26,145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,429.66/89,173.51 = 26,145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,429.66x = 89,173.51 × 26,145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,429.66x = 2,331,491,513.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,491,513.69/59,429.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,231.11

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