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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,929.72, 89,831.10 and 26,166.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,929.72, 89,831.10 and 26,166.09 is: 39,221.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,929.72 : 89,831.10 = 26,166.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,929.72/89,831.10 = 26,166.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,929.72x = 89,831.10 × 26,166.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,929.72x = 2,350,528,503.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,528,503.50/59,929.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,221.41

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