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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,949.52, 89,919.96 and 26,659.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,949.52, 89,919.96 and 26,659.60 is: 39,987.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,949.52 : 89,919.96 = 26,659.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,949.52/89,919.96 = 26,659.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,949.52x = 89,919.96 × 26,659.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,949.52x = 2,397,230,165.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397,230,165.62/59,949.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,987.48

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