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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,544.12, 89,323.40 and 26,272.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,544.12, 89,323.40 and 26,272.56 is: 39,412.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,544.12 : 89,323.40 = 26,272.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,544.12/89,323.40 = 26,272.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,544.12x = 89,323.40 × 26,272.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,544.12x = 2,346,754,385.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,754,385.90/59,544.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,412.03

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