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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,356.02, 152,042.94 and 26,475.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,356.02, 152,042.94 and 26,475.57 is: 39,715.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,356.02 : 152,042.94 = 26,475.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,356.02/152,042.94 = 26,475.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,356.02x = 152,042.94 × 26,475.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,356.02x = 4,025,423,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,423,500.98/101,356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,715.68

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