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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,836.64, 89,771.60 and 26,105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,836.64, 89,771.60 and 26,105.60 is: 39,165.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,836.64 : 89,771.60 = 26,105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,836.64/89,771.60 = 26,105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,836.64x = 89,771.60 × 26,105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,836.64x = 2,343,541,770.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343,541,770.65/59,836.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,165.67

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