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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,982.39, 89,962.61 and 26,674.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,982.39, 89,962.61 and 26,674.38 is: 40,006.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,982.39 : 89,962.61 = 26,674.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,982.39/89,962.61 = 26,674.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,982.39x = 89,962.61 × 26,674.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,982.39x = 2,399,696,711.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,696,711.56/59,982.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,006.69

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