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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,994.66, 89,935.89 and 26,696.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,994.66, 89,935.89 and 26,696.64 is: 40,020.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,994.66 : 89,935.89 = 26,696.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,994.66/89,935.89 = 26,696.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,994.66x = 89,935.89 × 26,696.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,994.66x = 2,400,986,078.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,986,078.41/59,994.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,020.00

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