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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,542.37, 89,320.77 and 26,270.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,542.37, 89,320.77 and 26,270.81 is: 39,409.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,542.37 : 89,320.77 = 26,270.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,542.37/89,320.77 = 26,270.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,542.37x = 89,320.77 × 26,270.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,542.37x = 2,346,528,531.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,528,531.12/59,542.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,409.39

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