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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,303.76, 151,949.88 and 27,426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,303.76, 151,949.88 and 27,426 is: 41,137.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,303.76 : 151,949.88 = 27,426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,303.76/151,949.88 = 27,426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,303.76x = 151,949.88 × 27,426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,303.76x = 4,167,377,408.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,167,377,408.88/101,303.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,137.44

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