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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,651.64, 89,458.32 and 26,370.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,651.64, 89,458.32 and 26,370.96 is: 39,547.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,651.64 : 89,458.32 = 26,370.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,651.64/89,458.32 = 26,370.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,651.64x = 89,458.32 × 26,370.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,651.64x = 2,359,101,778.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,101,778.39/59,651.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,547.98

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