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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,716.26, 152,556.98 and 26,837.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,716.26, 152,556.98 and 26,837.19 is: 40,251.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,716.26 : 152,556.98 = 26,837.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,716.26/152,556.98 = 26,837.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,716.26x = 152,556.98 × 26,837.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,716.26x = 4,094,200,523.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,094,200,523.90/101,716.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,251.19

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