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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,462.66, 89,223.08 and 26,178.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,462.66, 89,223.08 and 26,178.54 is: 39,280.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,462.66 : 89,223.08 = 26,178.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,462.66/89,223.08 = 26,178.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,462.66x = 89,223.08 × 26,178.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,462.66x = 2,335,729,837.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,729,837.81/59,462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,280.62

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