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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,330.91, 151,996.41 and 26,450.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,330.91, 151,996.41 and 26,450.85 is: 39,676.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,330.91 : 151,996.41 = 26,450.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,330.91/151,996.41 = 26,450.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,330.91x = 151,996.41 × 26,450.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,330.91x = 4,020,434,241.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,020,434,241.45/101,330.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,676.29

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