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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,983.39, 89,964.10 and 26,675.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,983.39, 89,964.10 and 26,675.38 is: 40,008.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,983.39 : 89,964.10 = 26,675.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,983.39/89,964.10 = 26,675.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,983.39x = 89,964.10 × 26,675.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,983.39x = 2,399,826,553.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,826,553.86/59,983.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,008.18

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