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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,498.98, 89,271.84 and 26,195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,498.98, 89,271.84 and 26,195.68 is: 39,303.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,498.98 : 89,271.84 = 26,195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,498.98/89,271.84 = 26,195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,498.98x = 89,271.84 × 26,195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,498.98x = 2,338,536,553.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,536,553.65/59,498.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,303.81

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