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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,488.37, 89,237.95 and 26,200.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,488.37, 89,237.95 and 26,200.56 is: 39,303.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,488.37 : 89,237.95 = 26,200.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,488.37/89,237.95 = 26,200.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,488.37x = 89,237.95 × 26,200.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,488.37x = 2,338,084,679.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,084,679.77/59,488.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,303.22

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