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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,543.70, 152,315.55 and 26,658.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,543.70, 152,315.55 and 26,658.90 is: 39,988.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,543.70 : 152,315.55 = 26,658.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,543.70/152,315.55 = 26,658.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,543.70x = 152,315.55 × 26,658.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,543.70x = 4,060,565,015.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060,565,015.90/101,543.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,988.35

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