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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,517.78, 89,299.89 and 26,214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,517.78, 89,299.89 and 26,214.44 is: 39,331.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,517.78 : 89,299.89 = 26,214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,517.78/89,299.89 = 26,214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,517.78x = 89,299.89 × 26,214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,517.78x = 2,340,946,161.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,946,161.91/59,517.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,331.88

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