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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,526.44, 158,291.68 and 38,932.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,526.44, 158,291.68 and 38,932.30 is: 58,399.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,526.44 : 158,291.68 = 38,932.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,526.44/158,291.68 = 38,932.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,526.44x = 158,291.68 × 38,932.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,526.44x = 6,162,659,173.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,162,659,173.26/105,526.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,399.20

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