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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,792.31, 158,687.78 and 26,905.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,792.31, 158,687.78 and 26,905.86 is: 40,358.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,792.31 : 158,687.78 = 26,905.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,792.31/158,687.78 = 26,905.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,792.31x = 158,687.78 × 26,905.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,792.31x = 4,269,630,398.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,630,398.95/105,792.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,358.61

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