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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,717.43, 89,607.60 and 26,460.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,717.43, 89,607.60 and 26,460.45 is: 39,704.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,717.43 : 89,607.60 = 26,460.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,717.43/89,607.60 = 26,460.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,717.43x = 89,607.60 × 26,460.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,717.43x = 2,371,057,419.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,057,419.42/59,717.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,704.61

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