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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,714.14, 152,553.79 and 26,835.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,714.14, 152,553.79 and 26,835.05 is: 40,247.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,714.14 : 152,553.79 = 26,835.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,714.14/152,553.79 = 26,835.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,714.14x = 152,553.79 × 26,835.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,714.14x = 4,093,788,448.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,788,448.16/101,714.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,247.98

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