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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,994.54, 89,935.70 and 26,696.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,994.54, 89,935.70 and 26,696.52 is: 40,019.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,994.54 : 89,935.70 = 26,696.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,994.54/89,935.70 = 26,696.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,994.54x = 89,935.70 × 26,696.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,994.54x = 2,400,970,213.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,970,213.76/59,994.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,019.81

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