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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,552.80, 150,829.20 and 26,680.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,552.80, 150,829.20 and 26,680.80 is: 40,021.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,552.80 : 150,829.20 = 26,680.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,552.80/150,829.20 = 26,680.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,552.80x = 150,829.20 × 26,680.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,552.80x = 4,024,243,719.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,243,719.36/100,552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,021.20

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