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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,766.32, 89,688.36 and 26,508.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,766.32, 89,688.36 and 26,508.08 is: 39,779.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,766.32 : 89,688.36 = 26,508.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,766.32/89,688.36 = 26,508.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,766.32x = 89,688.36 × 26,508.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,766.32x = 2,377,466,221.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,466,221.95/59,766.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,779.36

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