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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,868.59, 89,802.89 and 26,580.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,868.59, 89,802.89 and 26,580.83 is: 39,871.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,868.59 : 89,802.89 = 26,580.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,868.59/89,802.89 = 26,580.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,868.59x = 89,802.89 × 26,580.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,868.59x = 2,387,035,219.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,035,219.69/59,868.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,871.25

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