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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,499.33, 152,249.58 and 26,618.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,499.33, 152,249.58 and 26,618.79 is: 39,928.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,499.33 : 152,249.58 = 26,618.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,499.33/152,249.58 = 26,618.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,499.33x = 152,249.58 × 26,618.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,499.33x = 4,052,699,597.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,699,597.61/101,499.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,928.34

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