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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,637.77, 158,456.93 and 26,752.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,637.77, 158,456.93 and 26,752.01 is: 40,128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,637.77 : 158,456.93 = 26,752.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,637.77/158,456.93 = 26,752.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,637.77x = 158,456.93 × 26,752.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,637.77x = 4,239,040,449.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,239,040,449.88/105,637.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,128.08

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