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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,846.85, 89,783.57 and 26,118.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,846.85, 89,783.57 and 26,118.29 is: 39,183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,846.85 : 89,783.57 = 26,118.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,846.85/89,783.57 = 26,118.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,846.85x = 89,783.57 × 26,118.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,846.85x = 2,344,993,608.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,993,608.25/59,846.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,183.24

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