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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,438.53, 89,186.82 and 26,154.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,438.53, 89,186.82 and 26,154.42 is: 39,244.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,438.53 : 89,186.82 = 26,154.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,438.53/89,186.82 = 26,154.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,438.53x = 89,186.82 × 26,154.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,438.53x = 2,332,629,548.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,629,548.74/59,438.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,244.40

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