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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,474, 89,245.56 and 26,642

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,474, 89,245.56 and 26,642 is: 39,978.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,474 : 89,245.56 = 26,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,474/89,245.56 = 26,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,474x = 89,245.56 × 26,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,474x = 2,377,680,209.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,680,209.52/59,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,978.48

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