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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,657.56, 89,405.70 and 26,371.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,657.56, 89,405.70 and 26,371.96 is: 39,522.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,657.56 : 89,405.70 = 26,371.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,657.56/89,405.70 = 26,371.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,657.56x = 89,405.70 × 26,371.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,657.56x = 2,357,803,544.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,803,544.17/59,657.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,522.29

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