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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,942.97, 89,931.31 and 26,211.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,942.97, 89,931.31 and 26,211.95 is: 39,325.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,942.97 : 89,931.31 = 26,211.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,942.97/89,931.31 = 26,211.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,942.97x = 89,931.31 × 26,211.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,942.97x = 2,357,274,485.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,274,485.97/59,942.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,325.29

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