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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,543.12, 89,321.90 and 26,271.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,543.12, 89,321.90 and 26,271.56 is: 39,410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,543.12 : 89,321.90 = 26,271.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,543.12/89,321.90 = 26,271.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,543.12x = 89,321.90 × 26,271.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,543.12x = 2,346,625,077.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,625,077.20/59,543.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,410.52

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