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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,441.40, 89,129.88 and 26,122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,441.40, 89,129.88 and 26,122.44 is: 39,169.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,441.40 : 89,129.88 = 26,122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,441.40/89,129.88 = 26,122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,441.40x = 89,129.88 × 26,122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,441.40x = 2,328,289,942.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,289,942.51/59,441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,169.50

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