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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,989.41, 89,928.02 and 26,691.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,989.41, 89,928.02 and 26,691.39 is: 40,012.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,989.41 : 89,928.02 = 26,691.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,989.41/89,928.02 = 26,691.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,989.41x = 89,928.02 × 26,691.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,989.41x = 2,400,303,920.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,303,920.48/59,989.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,012.13

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