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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,722.06, 158,588.58 and 26,837.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,722.06, 158,588.58 and 26,837.06 is: 40,256.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,722.06 : 158,588.58 = 26,837.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,722.06/158,588.58 = 26,837.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,722.06x = 158,588.58 × 26,837.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,722.06x = 4,256,051,236.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,051,236.77/105,722.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,256.98

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