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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,481.50, 152,222.90 and 26,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,481.50, 152,222.90 and 26,601 is: 39,901.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,481.50 : 152,222.90 = 26,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,481.50/152,222.90 = 26,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,481.50x = 152,222.90 × 26,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,481.50x = 4,049,281,362.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,049,281,362.90/101,481.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,901.67

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