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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,758.07, 152,644.39 and 26,877.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,758.07, 152,644.39 and 26,877.47 is: 40,318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,758.07 : 152,644.39 = 26,877.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,758.07/152,644.39 = 26,877.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,758.07x = 152,644.39 × 26,877.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,758.07x = 4,102,694,569.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102,694,569.48/101,758.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,318.13

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