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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,430.66, 89,175.01 and 26,146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,430.66, 89,175.01 and 26,146.56 is: 39,232.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,430.66 : 89,175.01 = 26,146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,430.66/89,175.01 = 26,146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,430.66x = 89,175.01 × 26,146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,430.66x = 2,331,619,749.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,619,749.47/59,430.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,232.61

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