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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,706.91, 152,570.62 and 26,832.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,706.91, 152,570.62 and 26,832.23 is: 40,251.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,706.91 : 152,570.62 = 26,832.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,706.91/152,570.62 = 26,832.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,706.91x = 152,570.62 × 26,832.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,706.91x = 4,093,809,967.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,809,967.08/101,706.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,251.05

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