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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,804, 152,708.88 and 27,932

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,804, 152,708.88 and 27,932 is: 41,898.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,804 : 152,708.88 = 27,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,804/152,708.88 = 27,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,804x = 152,708.88 × 27,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,804x = 4,265,464,436.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,265,464,436.16/101,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,898.79

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