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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,872.59, 89,809.29 and 26,583.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,872.59, 89,809.29 and 26,583.62 is: 39,875.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,872.59 : 89,809.29 = 26,583.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,872.59/89,809.29 = 26,583.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,872.59x = 89,809.29 × 26,583.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,872.59x = 2,387,455,588.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,455,588.78/59,872.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,875.60

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