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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,775.36, 158,662.36 and 26,889.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,775.36, 158,662.36 and 26,889.44 is: 40,333.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,775.36 : 158,662.36 = 26,889.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,775.36/158,662.36 = 26,889.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,775.36x = 158,662.36 × 26,889.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,775.36x = 4,266,342,009.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,266,342,009.48/105,775.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,333.99

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