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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,955, 152,932.59 and 38,760.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,955, 152,932.59 and 38,760.29 is: 58,140.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,955 : 152,932.59 = 38,760.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,955/152,932.59 = 38,760.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,955x = 152,932.59 × 38,760.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,955x = 5,927,710,774.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,927,710,774.19/101,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,140.46

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