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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,514.28, 89,268.72 and 26,225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,514.28, 89,268.72 and 26,225.44 is: 39,336.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,514.28 : 89,268.72 = 26,225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,514.28/89,268.72 = 26,225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,514.28x = 89,268.72 × 26,225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,514.28x = 2,341,111,460.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,111,460.24/59,514.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,336.97

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