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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,473.88, 89,214.18 and 26,209.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,473.88, 89,214.18 and 26,209.56 is: 39,315.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,473.88 : 89,214.18 = 26,209.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,473.88/89,214.18 = 26,209.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,473.88x = 89,214.18 × 26,209.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,473.88x = 2,338,264,403.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,264,403.56/59,473.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,315.82

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