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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,832.95, 152,756.91 and 26,952.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,832.95, 152,756.91 and 26,952.58 is: 40,430.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,832.95 : 152,756.91 = 26,952.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,832.95/152,756.91 = 26,952.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,832.95x = 152,756.91 × 26,952.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,832.95x = 4,117,192,837.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117,192,837.33/101,832.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,430.85

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