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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,211.24, 157,817.28 and 26,325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,211.24, 157,817.28 and 26,325.24 is: 39,487.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,211.24 : 157,817.28 = 26,325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,211.24/157,817.28 = 26,325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,211.24x = 157,817.28 × 26,325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,211.24x = 4,154,577,772.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154,577,772.15/105,211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,487.97

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