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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,523.14, 89,307.96 and 26,219.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,523.14, 89,307.96 and 26,219.78 is: 39,339.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,523.14 : 89,307.96 = 26,219.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,523.14/89,307.96 = 26,219.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,523.14x = 89,307.96 × 26,219.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,523.14x = 2,341,635,063.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,635,063.45/59,523.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,339.91

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