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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,552.52, 158,329.86 and 26,666.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,552.52, 158,329.86 and 26,666.86 is: 40,000.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,552.52 : 158,329.86 = 26,666.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,552.52/158,329.86 = 26,666.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,552.52x = 158,329.86 × 26,666.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,552.52x = 4,222,160,210.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,160,210.44/105,552.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,000.56

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