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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,920.63, 158,880.80 and 27,034.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,920.63, 158,880.80 and 27,034.86 is: 40,552.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,920.63 : 158,880.80 = 27,034.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,920.63/158,880.80 = 27,034.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,920.63x = 158,880.80 × 27,034.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,920.63x = 4,295,320,049.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295,320,049.51/105,920.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,552.25

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