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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,903.70, 152,855.55 and 28,031.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,903.70, 152,855.55 and 28,031.70 is: 42,047.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,903.70 : 152,855.55 = 28,031.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,903.70/152,855.55 = 28,031.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,903.70x = 152,855.55 × 28,031.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,903.70x = 4,284,800,920.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284,800,920.94/101,903.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,047.55

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