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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,480.60, 152,220.90 and 26,600.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,480.60, 152,220.90 and 26,600.60 is: 39,900.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,480.60 : 152,220.90 = 26,600.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,480.60/152,220.90 = 26,600.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,480.60x = 152,220.90 × 26,600.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,480.60x = 4,049,167,272.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,049,167,272.54/101,480.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,900.90

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