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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,741.78, 89,557.28 and 26,444.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,741.78, 89,557.28 and 26,444.09 is: 39,641.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,741.78 : 89,557.28 = 26,444.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,741.78/89,557.28 = 26,444.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,741.78x = 89,557.28 × 26,444.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,741.78x = 2,368,260,640.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,260,640.25/59,741.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,641.62

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