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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,467.91, 89,230.95 and 26,183.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,467.91, 89,230.95 and 26,183.79 is: 39,288.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,467.91 : 89,230.95 = 26,183.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,467.91/89,230.95 = 26,183.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,467.91x = 89,230.95 × 26,183.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,467.91x = 2,336,404,456.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336,404,456.30/59,467.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,288.49

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