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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,261.72, 157,888.96 and 26,376.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,261.72, 157,888.96 and 26,376.64 is: 39,564.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,261.72 : 157,888.96 = 26,376.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,261.72/157,888.96 = 26,376.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,261.72x = 157,888.96 × 26,376.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,261.72x = 4,164,580,257.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,164,580,257.89/105,261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,564.05

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