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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,670.79, 152,507.22 and 26,801.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,670.79, 152,507.22 and 26,801.68 is: 40,202.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,670.79 : 152,507.22 = 26,801.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,670.79/152,507.22 = 26,801.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,670.79x = 152,507.22 × 26,801.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,670.79x = 4,087,449,708.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087,449,708.13/101,670.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,202.79

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