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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,497.99, 89,270.32 and 26,194.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,497.99, 89,270.32 and 26,194.68 is: 39,302.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,497.99 : 89,270.32 = 26,194.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,497.99/89,270.32 = 26,194.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,497.99x = 89,270.32 × 26,194.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,497.99x = 2,338,407,400.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,407,400.41/59,497.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,302.29

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