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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,569.78, 158,360.10 and 26,684.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,569.78, 158,360.10 and 26,684.68 is: 40,028.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,569.78 : 158,360.10 = 26,684.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,569.78/158,360.10 = 26,684.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,569.78x = 158,360.10 × 26,684.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,569.78x = 4,225,788,593.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,788,593.27/105,569.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,028.39

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