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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,185.72, 157,720.26 and 35,026.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,185.72, 157,720.26 and 35,026.76 is: 52,520.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,185.72 : 157,720.26 = 35,026.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,185.72/157,720.26 = 35,026.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,185.72x = 157,720.26 × 35,026.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,185.72x = 5,524,429,694.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,524,429,694.16/105,185.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,520.72

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