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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,907.36, 89,859.84 and 26,618.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,907.36, 89,859.84 and 26,618.40 is: 39,927.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,907.36 : 89,859.84 = 26,618.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,907.36/89,859.84 = 26,618.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,907.36x = 89,859.84 × 26,618.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,907.36x = 2,391,925,165.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,925,165.06/59,907.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,927.07

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