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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,921, 158,881.36 and 27,035.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,921, 158,881.36 and 27,035.24 is: 40,552.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,921 : 158,881.36 = 27,035.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,921/158,881.36 = 27,035.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,921x = 158,881.36 × 27,035.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,921x = 4,295,394,837.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295,394,837.13/105,921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,552.82

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