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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,998.86, 90,014.97 and 26,258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,998.86, 90,014.97 and 26,258.88 is: 39,395.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,998.86 : 90,014.97 = 26,258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,998.86/90,014.97 = 26,258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,998.86x = 90,014.97 × 26,258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,998.86x = 2,363,692,295.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,692,295.43/59,998.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,395.62

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