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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,954.72, 152,897.40 and 38,759.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,954.72, 152,897.40 and 38,759.60 is: 58,126.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,954.72 : 152,897.40 = 38,759.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,954.72/152,897.40 = 38,759.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,954.72x = 152,897.40 × 38,759.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,954.72x = 5,926,242,065.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,926,242,065.04/101,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,126.22

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