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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,432.66, 89,178.01 and 26,148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,432.66, 89,178.01 and 26,148.56 is: 39,235.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,432.66 : 89,178.01 = 26,148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,432.66/89,178.01 = 26,148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,432.66x = 89,178.01 × 26,148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,432.66x = 2,331,876,545.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,876,545.17/59,432.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,235.61

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