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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,488.88, 152,233.95 and 26,608.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,488.88, 152,233.95 and 26,608.35 is: 39,912.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,488.88 : 152,233.95 = 26,608.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,488.88/152,233.95 = 26,608.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,488.88x = 152,233.95 × 26,608.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,488.88x = 4,050,694,223.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050,694,223.48/101,488.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,912.69

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