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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,727.14, 152,573.27 and 26,848.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,727.14, 152,573.27 and 26,848.08 is: 40,267.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,727.14 : 152,573.27 = 26,848.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,727.14/152,573.27 = 26,848.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,727.14x = 152,573.27 × 26,848.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,727.14x = 4,096,299,224.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,096,299,224.58/101,727.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,267.52

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