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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,475.54, 89,242.38 and 26,191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,475.54, 89,242.38 and 26,191.44 is: 39,299.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,475.54 : 89,242.38 = 26,191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,475.54/89,242.38 = 26,191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,475.54x = 89,242.38 × 26,191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,475.54x = 2,337,386,441.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,386,441.23/59,475.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,299.96

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