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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,449.91, 89,203.91 and 26,165.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,449.91, 89,203.91 and 26,165.79 is: 39,261.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,449.91 : 89,203.91 = 26,165.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,449.91/89,203.91 = 26,165.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,449.91x = 89,203.91 × 26,165.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,449.91x = 2,334,090,645.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,090,645.41/59,449.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,261.47

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