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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,437.25, 89,068.38 and 26,126.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,437.25, 89,068.38 and 26,126.81 is: 39,151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,437.25 : 89,068.38 = 26,126.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,437.25/89,068.38 = 26,126.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,437.25x = 89,068.38 × 26,126.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,437.25x = 2,327,072,195.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,072,195.93/59,437.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,151.75

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