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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,827.67, 158,731.79 and 35,707.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,827.67, 158,731.79 and 35,707.59 is: 53,558.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,827.67 : 158,731.79 = 35,707.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,827.67/158,731.79 = 35,707.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,827.67x = 158,731.79 × 35,707.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,827.67x = 5,667,929,498.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,667,929,498.75/105,827.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,558.11

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