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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,471.80, 152,214.36 and 26,593.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,471.80, 152,214.36 and 26,593.78 is: 39,892.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,471.80 : 152,214.36 = 26,593.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,471.80/152,214.36 = 26,593.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,471.80x = 152,214.36 × 26,593.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,471.80x = 4,047,955,202.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,047,955,202.68/101,471.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,892.42

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