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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,648.73, 152,461.56 and 26,774.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,648.73, 152,461.56 and 26,774.73 is: 40,159.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,648.73 : 152,461.56 = 26,774.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,648.73/152,461.56 = 26,774.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,648.73x = 152,461.56 × 26,774.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,648.73x = 4,082,117,104.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082,117,104.38/101,648.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,159.06

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