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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,618.30, 89,427.44 and 26,372.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,618.30, 89,427.44 and 26,372.25 is: 39,558.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,618.30 : 89,427.44 = 26,372.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,618.30/89,427.44 = 26,372.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,618.30x = 89,427.44 × 26,372.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,618.30x = 2,358,402,870.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,358,402,870.47/59,618.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,558.38

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