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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,844.34, 152,773.97 and 26,963.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,844.34, 152,773.97 and 26,963.96 is: 40,447.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,844.34 : 152,773.97 = 26,963.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,844.34/152,773.97 = 26,963.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,844.34x = 152,773.97 × 26,963.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,844.34x = 4,119,390,317.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,119,390,317.43/101,844.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,447.91

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