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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107,079.08, 160,618.97 and 27,117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107,079.08, 160,618.97 and 27,117 is: 40,675.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,079.08 : 160,618.97 = 27,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,079.08/160,618.97 = 27,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,079.08x = 160,618.97 × 27,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,079.08x = 4,355,504,677.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,355,504,677.28/107,079.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,675.59

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