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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,909.09, 89,864.10 and 26,620.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,909.09, 89,864.10 and 26,620.25 is: 39,930.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,909.09 : 89,864.10 = 26,620.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,909.09/89,864.10 = 26,620.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,909.09x = 89,864.10 × 26,620.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,909.09x = 2,392,204,358.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,204,358.70/59,909.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,930.58

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