Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,508.88, 152,252.36 and 26,636.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 101,508.88, 152,252.36 and 26,636.48 is: 39,951.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,508.88 : 152,252.36 = 26,636.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,508.88/152,252.36 = 26,636.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,508.88x = 152,252.36 × 26,636.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,508.88x = 4,055,466,942.09 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,055,466,942.09/101,508.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,951.84
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